Deborah—a Rare Judge
Judges Chapters 4 and 5 Many in our “enlightened” society, including liberals among the Christian churches, have mischaracterized the Bible’s patriarchal system as being sexist… Read More »Deborah—a Rare Judge
Gems from the Old Testament
The Man Who Did Not See
I thought it a bit surprising, if not embarrassing. A lady had commented that it was too bad that the editors of The Lutheran Hymnal didn’t… Read More »The Man Who Did Not See
What Works Even Better than a Jawbone?
“When he [Samson] came to Lehi, the Philistines came shouting against him. Then the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him; and the ropes that were on his arms became like flax that is burned with fire, and his bonds broke loose from his hands. He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and killed a thousand men with it” (Judges 15:14-15, suggested reading: all of chapter 15).
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Josiah, The Boy-King
(II Kings 22-23; II Chronicles 34-35) D own through the centuries, rulers of nations have had either a positive or negative influence on the subjects… Read More »Josiah, The Boy-King
Oh, the People Some People Marry
Abigail is an outstanding example of a beautiful, intelligent, God-fearing woman and wife who remained loyal to her husband for better or worse. Summer traditionally… Read More »Oh, the People Some People Marry
To Trust or Not to Trust
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (SIXTH IN A SERIES) To Trust or Not to Trust “Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with… Read More »To Trust or Not to Trust
Ruth a Gem of a Daughter-in-Law
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (FIFTH IN A SERIES) One of the popular topics for jokes is mothers-in-law. Generally, the nature of these amusements is… Read More »Ruth a Gem of a Daughter-in-Law
When God Fell On His Face
If God has a sense of humor, I can imagine He would have been chuckling over what occurred in the temple of the Philistines during… Read More »When God Fell On His Face
You Are Not Alone
“Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun… Read More »You Are Not Alone
A Baby Can Change A Life
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (First in a Series) We know that babies are a gift of God and that “children are a heritage from… Read More »A Baby Can Change A Life