I have been doing topical Bible Studies and currently, I'm studying about Angels. What fascinating and exciting encounters different people had with angels but the most special ones of all was when they were visited by the Angel of the LORD, the preincarnate Christ. One such experience was Gideon's. Gideon was threshing the wheat in …
Achsah
And Caleb said, “He who attacks Kirjath Sepher and takes it, to him I will give Achsah my daughter as wife.” So Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife. Now it was so, when she came to him, that she persuaded him to ask her father for …
Keturah
Keturah was Abraham’s wife after Sarah died. Her name means “incense”. We don’t know much about her except that she bore him six sons. Their names were Zimran “musician”, Jokshan “snarer”, Medan “contention”, Midian “strife”, Ishbak “he releases”and Shuah “wealth.” From Midian came the Midianites or Arabians, including Zipporah, Moses’ wife. In 1 Chronicles 1:32, …
Darwin’s Fancy
“Tomorrow, we’re going to The National Peristeronic Society.” “What on earth for?” “Well, Dear. We’ll get to visit Charles Darwin’s home and hear about his pigeon fancy from one of his descendants. Darwin was a member of the Society, you know.” “Must I go?” “Yes, Dear. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.” Not likely. 53 Words …
Escape
I ran through the forest. The night was at my heels like a pack of dogs at ma skirts. It goin' be dark soon. I’m supposin’ to meet Joe, a free negro who’s goin' to help me escape to the North. Afraid of gettin’ lost, I run faster and stumble. I fall and cry …
Notes to Women 