It was a cold day in April and he was in the café, warming himself with a hot chocolate. He was there because he could not get a moment’s peace at home. His wife nagged him about fixing the fence and his kids kept asking him when he was going to take them to the amusement… Read More A Close Call
“Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,A colt, the foal of a donkey’” – Matthew 21:5, NKJV What an exciting time this was for the people and disciples when Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. People were spreading their clothes on the road while others… Read More Behold, Your Savior and King
She was a married prophetess who lived in Jerusalem, in the Second Quarter. It lay in an angle formed by the W wall of the Temple and the ancient N Wall of the city, and was later included within the wall built by Nehemiah (Bible Gateway). We don’t know anything about her husband except that… Read More Huldah
It was seven-thirty in the morning and Dushan was in his bedroom, trying to read his father’s Jewish prayer book before he went to the office but, he couldn’t concentrate. He was thinking about the conversation he had yesterday with Chioma. They were at her flat and had just finished having lunch. When they were… Read More Dushan’s Decision
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward – Psalm 19:9-11 Most times when we hear of judgments we imagine negative outcomes but we are told that God’s judgments are… Read More God’s Judgments
Weeks had passed since he went to that quiet, peaceful place where he met her. Why hadn’t he gone there? Why had he stayed away even though he wanted to be there? Why was he avoiding her? What was he afraid of? Of feeling again? Of living again? Of moving on? Why should he be… Read More Not A Chance Meeting
“Father, I guess I should have worn a shirt or something before coming into the church,” said the young man whom Father Culpepper had never seen before. He was in his late teens or early twenties. It was hard to tell. His arms and neck were covered in tattoos Maybe that was what he meant when… Read More Leo’s Tattoos
Above the din of the storm, Jesus said, “Peace be still.” The wind stopped and the waves were quieted. 19 Words This was written for the last week’s Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox.
Some years ago, I was down in the dumps because I found out that my girlfriend, Rachel was cheating on me. I was hurt and livid. After I tore into her, I left her flat and drove for how long, I don’t remember. I was tempted to go to a bar and get plastered but… Read More A New Lease on Life
God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods. How long will you judge unjustly, And show partiality to the wicked? Selah. Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked (Psalm 82:1-4). The psalmist rebukes the judges because the people go to them… Read More Unjust Judges
Notes to Women 