“Would you like a cup of tea, Trishan?” Aunt Savitri asked me. “No, thanks.” As usual, I was sitting at the table. The bowl of Indian rice…… Read more “Aunt Savitri Calling it As She Sees It”
Tag: widow
God’s Call to Love Others
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Execute true justice, Show mercy and compassion Everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, The alien or the poor.…… Read more “God’s Call to Love Others”
Fear and Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom – Psalm 111:10 What does it mean to “fear” the Lord? Does it mean to be terrified of Him? No. It means to…… Read more “Fear and Wisdom”
His Brother’s Widow
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all…… Read more “His Brother’s Widow”
Treachery
Onan married Tamar, his brother’s widow but refused to raise up an heir which was requisite to the law. Displeased, God killed him. His father, Judah sent…… Read more “Treachery”
Huldah
It’s interesting that when Huldah is mentioned in the Bible, she is introduced first as a prophetess and then as Shallum’s wife. Her relationship and ministry to…… Read more “Huldah”
Zeresh
She is mentioned three times in the Book of Esther. Zeresh was the wife of Haman, the Agagite, the “enemy of the Jews” because of his deep…… Read more “Zeresh”
The Young Widow
I knelt in the cemetery, my heart heavy with grief and sorrow. My beloved had departed a fortnight ago, leaving me inconsolable. Tears streamed down my face…… Read more “The Young Widow”
Love a Second Time Around
I wasn’t married but I was pregnant. It happened when my boyfriend and I got frisky and ended up in bed. I felt guilty afterwards because I…… Read more “Love a Second Time Around”
Meg’s Story
The scars you can’t see are the hardest to heal – Gecko & Fly I felt guilty. Guilty because I’m not sorry that he’s gone. He passed…… Read more “Meg’s Story”
Notes to Women 