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 […]
Doors
A friend once told me about acing a job interview, only to open a closet DOOR instead of the exit DOOR to leave the office. Ouch! We live in a time of transition: political, cultural, and spiritual. We must choose the right DOOR for our next step. How do we navigate change? The Bible uses […]
In the Absence of a Tree
Do you ever feel alone, even invisible, in the midst of a crowd? Do you perceive fellow believers towering over you in spiritual stature? Do you fade into the background, thinking you are on your own? Luke 19:1-10 tells the wonderful story of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector who climbed a tree so he could […]
A Tale of Two Hearts
I have always wondered at the angelic visitations that Zechariah and Mary had. They both responded with almost identical words “How can this be?” Yet Zechariah was left literally speechless, and Mary’s speech was full of praise and worship “Behold the handmaiden of the Lord; be it unto me according to your Word.” Let’s look […]
A Soft Heart and a Hard Hat
Ever found yourself in an emotional, physical, and spiritual construction zone? The ground is shaking, your world is in turmoil…debris is flying. Welcome to the VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH. Welcome to life on this earth. These are the times when the enemy works to harden our hearts in unbelief. These are the times […]