Growing up I never remember a time we didn’t have dogs. Even before I was born we had dogs and after I was born and they were dead my sisters and mother and father still talked about our dogs. Greta, was the favorite, that was when they were a family. I was not there yet. … Continue reading The Animals Among Us | Kim Blenkhorn
8 minute read The story of the woman who touched the hem of Jesus’ garment feels very real to me in this season of my life. She had an issue of blood for twelve years. I have an issue of blood. Scripture says she spent everything she had searching for answers, yet no one could … Continue reading Marked by Blood | Kim Blenkhorn
1 Samuel 13 | The Illegitimate Offering The people of Israel were about to go into battle against an army much larger. They were waiting for Samual to arrive and make the offering, they wouldn't go into battle without it. Saul wanted the battle to begin, Samuel was late. Saul decided to make the offering … Continue reading The Illegitimate Offering | 1 Samuel 13
There is an account on Mount Horeb where the prophet Elijah is afraid and hiding. The Lord approaches him and a there is a violent rushing wind passes that breaks the rocks, then there is earthquake and then a fire, God is in none of them. Then comes a gentle breeze, and in the still, … Continue reading The Spirit: Gentle Breath or Violent Wind | 1 Samuel 10-11
If I can learn to feed the birds Then I can be ok Then I can learn to care for others In kind and caring ways Then I can learn to look beyond my pain and all my need To see the rest, despite how small And set aside my greed If I can walk … Continue reading Can I feed the birds
Israel asked for a king like all the other nations—for three reasons they said: to judge them, to go before them, and to fight their battles. The Judge They wanted someone to uphold justice and teach truth. someone who was an expert in the law of God—like Moses—who could punish the wicked and pardon the … Continue reading King , Judge and Mediator | 1 Samuel 8 | Kim Blenkhorn
We learn a lot about Saul in chapter 9—some clues about who he is, and subtle foreshadowing of what sort of leader he will become. Saul’s hidden insecurities are not neutral traits; they look for protection—either through control and anxiety, or through performance and pride and both exist in Saul at the same time in … Continue reading The Insecure King | I Samuel 9
For someone with ADHD having to conform to what works for the average neurotypical brain can feel frustrating and excruciating. When my body is still, my mind tends to wander aimlessly. If I am asked to sit quietly in church, be still, and simply listen, I often struggle to focus— My leg starts going, I … Continue reading The Mind Wanders | Kim Blenkhorn
What should have been a day of celebration turns into tragedy—the ark is returned to Israel but God strikes down fifty thousand of His own people at Beth Shemesh. Israel now seems caught on both sides: enemies on one side, God’s judgment on the other. Why would God strike His own people? And why are … Continue reading Return | 1 Samuel 6–7
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