Lessons from the Maker
THE MAKING. In Genesis 2:5, God, the Master Potter, is at work. He gathers the dust of the ground, wet by underground streams, and forms His man, complete with an intricate respiratory system with nostrils, trachea, and lungs – and blows into Him the breath of life. THE BREAKING. Forward three thousand plus years from […]
Visible to the Invisible One
As I watch the late afternoon sun cast long shadows, I find myself reflecting on the name El Roi, “the God who sees.” It’s the name that resonates deeply within the quiet corners of my soul, especially when I feel unseen, unheard, or utterly alone. We all have those moments, don’t we? Times when the […]
Hannah: Sorrowful Spirit
Hannah was accused by Eli, the high priest, of drunkenness. She was praying, yet he alleged she was drinking. Why did Eli accuse her of having too much wine? Hannah was barren, her infertility caused her great sadness and grief. She was ashamed and I imagine wondered why God closed her womb. She had longed […]
We Do Not Lose Heart
The other night, I teared up as I confessed to my husband that this had been one of the hardest years of my life. Only one other year has felt this challenging. Yet, after sharing those words, I felt an unexpected comfort, which reminded me of where I was the last time I expressed such […]
Fire Carriers
“He shall speak words against the Most High, And shall WEAR OUT the saints of the Most High…”(Daniel 7:25). Do you sometimes feel worn out these days? Me too, and I’m hearing that from others. It’s not necessarily a one-time, traumatic event but more the harassing pressure of small things in succession. It takes a […]