Tabitha: A Life Well-Loved
Tabitha was known for her love. She had two names: Tabitha (Aramaic) and Dorcas (Greek), both of which mean “gazelle,” symbolizing beauty, grace, swiftness, and innocence. She was “full of good works and charitable deeds” (Acts 9:36). When she died, “all the widows stood by Peter weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had […]
But What is One Among So Many?
Five loaves and two fish to feed over five thousand! How could Jesus expect the disciples to feed that hungry crowd? (John 6) Jesus saw the crowd and anticipated their hunger, physically and spiritually. He asked Philip, “Where will we get bread for this crowd?” Philip’s response was pretty much, “You must be kidding! Even […]
Meet Lydia
Her name appears in Scripture only twice (Acts 16:11-15, 40), yet Lydia’s life leaves a lasting impact. She was known as a worshipper of God. In just one verse, we read: “The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message” (Acts 16:14). Lydia’s story teaches us the value of faith, generosity, and how using […]
Breadcrumb Paths
The concept of following a breadcrumb path, a la Hansel and Gretel, is something we see in Scripture. The Bible is brimming with word pictures. The words BREAD and PATH paint a beautiful picture of God’s leading. Bread appears as manna in the wilderness, The Bread of His Presence in the tabernacle and in the […]
The Power Of A Joyfully Generous Heart
Not long ago I was blessed by the generosity of others. Never before had anyone poured out so kindly on me – it was a first and has left a lasting impression. Although appreciated and needed, it wasn’t the gifts themselves that meant so much to me. Rather, it was the joy with which the […]