In the midst of a patriarchal ruled people and a male dominated nation, Caleb raised his daughter to speak up to be an influencer.
A Different Spirit – Part 1 of 3
Category: Devotions
At times my heart is pricked either by a scripture, a biblical worldview or a life experience. When that happens I write. Here you will find essays and devotions that highlight spiritual insights and musings.
Fire Before Peace
The smoke and fire is not the end, it is the beginning. Not ruin but hope, not his absence but his presence.
What is Good?
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com If God is all powerful and all good why does he allow people to suffer? Pain and suffering doesn’t prove there is no God or that God is not powerful and good, it only proves that God allows painful things to happen. The question here is what is good? God the … Continue reading What is Good?
Return, Remember, Obey
Photo by Haley Black on Pexels.com Behar-Bechukotai Leviticus 25:1-27:34 Behar-Bechukotai is the last portion of Leviticus. Return - The connection between rest and freedom God made the land he knows the land, he loves his creation. The Lord formed man from the dust of the earth, he cares deeply for the earth. He is the … Continue reading Return, Remember, Obey
Anchor to the Anchor
Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Pexels.com All the strength, training, wealth and education that one could acquire is not enough to stand against an avalanche. According to national geographic, "A large, fully developed avalanche can weigh as much as a million tons. It can travel faster than 320 kilometers per hour (200 miles per hour). Avalanches occur as layers in a … Continue reading Anchor to the Anchor
Each One is to Be Holy to his God
Parsha Emor - “speak” Leviticus 21-24 The main idea of the portion EMOR, is holiness and purity, the purity and holiness of priests, days and offerings. The concept of holiness is revealed through repetition. For example: God is speaking to Moses and instructing Moses to speak to Aaron, who is then to tell the children … Continue reading Each One is to Be Holy to his God
Bible studies together apart
bible.com/app This is such a great tool to connect with others or even just one other in the word of God while in isolation. Even people in the same household that might feel more comfortable posting a comment rather then having a discussion. My daughter and I did one together each on our own phone. … Continue reading Bible studies together apart
Life is a wilderness
We are in the wilderness. A wilderness without sandstorm, a wilderness without manna or desert heat, a wilderness day after day, longing after longing, hoping pleading , praying, complaining, rejoicing grumbling, fighting, fearing and worrying. God brings his covenanted people whom he has delivered from slavery immediately into the wilderness. Like with Jacob with Israel, … Continue reading Life is a wilderness
The Problem with Pride
His father never crossed him. David didn’t discipline his son Adonijah. Adonijah, was never held accountable, nor was he ever told, “no”. this could be in direct proportion to being King, or it could be in general. Either way Adonijah’s self-importance was permitted to grow unhindered. The hard skin around his heart remained untrimmed, and … Continue reading The Problem with Pride
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