Names of God: Yahweh-Shammah
Yahweh-Shammah means the Lord is there. “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). “Christ in you the hope of…
Book Review: Breaking Anxiety’s Grip
Do you struggle with anxiety or stress? I do. More than I’d like to admit. Dr. Michelle Bengtson‘s book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises tackles these difficult subjects in a…
Women Followed Jesus: Mary, the Mother of James and Joses
As is often the case with scripture, we know almost nothing about this woman, other than she has two sons James and Joses. James, the less, was one of the apostles of Jesus. “Among which…
Releasing Our Worry
Lack of support from peers at work gets to me at times, especially when we work hard year-round to raise money for our resident’s Christmas presents and endure hurtful comments or apathy from our co-workers.…
Hymn Story: Art Thou Weary?
Stephen was a Greek monk who lived during the 8th Century in the monastery of Mar Sabas in the wilderness of Judea. Eventually he became the abbot of this monastery, where he remained until his…
Names of God: Yahweh-Rahpa
Yahweh-Rapha means the Lord who heals. The Lord is known as the Great Physician. Jeremiah 30:17 . . . I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD. He wants us…
Women Followed Jesus: Susanna
Susanna is mentioned alongside Joanna, as a woman who was healed. The name Susanna means a white lily. “…and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities” And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s…
Praying for the Lord’s Provision
When a friend and I began a new Christian writer’s group in our area we weren’t sure how much interest we would find. We worked to send out notices to the proper media channels, events…
Hymn Story: In Jesus
If you know the story of C.S. Lewis, you know he tried to prove God did not exist. Along the way, he could only prove that God actually did exist. The story of the hymn…
Names of God: Yahweh-Raah
Yahweh-Raah means the Lord is my Shepherd. Of course, the best-known scripture of this is Psalm 23. A shepherd is one who feeds his flock and leads them to green pastures. Jesus proclaims “I am…
Women Followed Jesus: Joanna, wife of Chuza
Another of Jesus followers is Joanna. “And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.” {Luke 8:3} The name Joanna means the Lord has…
Faithful in a Little
Recently, a friend and I started a writer’s group in our area. Leading up to the days of the event, we were unsure how many would attend. I must admit, moments of doubt and panic…
Hymn Story: In Times Like These
Stress and strain was part of daily living during the height of World War II. Many did not know what to expect or what was coming next. Many families experience personal “sorrows or tragedies”. Ruth…
Names of God: YAHWEH-M’KADDESH
YAHWEH-M’KADDESH means the Lord who sanctifies, makes holy. The word Kaddosh means holy, to dedicate, set apart, sanctify. “Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy.” {Leviticus 20:8} “There…
Book Review: King’s Shadow
Have you ever wondered what life was like in King Herod’s court? Wait no longer. This book will reveal all the intrigue, loyalty and duplicity in his court. Two women live in King’s Herod’s palace.…
Women Followed Jesus: Mary, His Mother
Mary, the Mother of Jesus was his first follower and probably his greatest supporter. We do not know if she constantly followed him for the three years of his ministry, but she was there for…
The Foolish Ruler
Recently in Bible Study, we were discussing the foolish ruler. He told Jesus he followed the ten commandments, but asked what he was lacking. “Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and…
Hymn Story: A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God was written by Martin Luther. It has been proclaimed “The one hymn that most symbolizes the Protestant Reformation.” Martin Luther was a Roman Catholic monk who believed the Church…
Names of God: Yahweh-Jireh
Yahweh-Jireh means the Lord will provide. When we think about Abraham’s testing, the Lord provided the ram for Abraham in place of his son. “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to…
Book Review: Overcoming Fear
As someone who has struggled with fear and anxiety, I really enjoyed Dawn de Silva’s book Overcoming Fear: The Supernatural Strategy to Live in Freedom. She provides great insight and lessons from both her own…