Like Ruth, Rahab (Joshua 2) was faithful to God’s calling even before she was a true believer. She heard of God and how He parted the Red Sea for His people. She believed He was a mighty God and One to be feared. The events of the Exodus and how the Israelites were able to
Tamar (Genesis 38) was complicated. Her life was complicated. She had two husbands, brothers, who were “wicked in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord killed [them].” (Genesis 38:7) Her father-in-law, Judah, told her to return to her father’s house until his youngest son was old enough to marry her, (as was the custom).
Whenever I’m struggling with something, I try to look to the Bible for guidance. I try to find a female in the Bible for inspiration and encouragement if possible. It’s my belief that God shared their stories for just that reason. Jesus chose a woman to spread the word of His ministry (John 4:1-42). It
I want to share some commentary about God’s covenants, but first wanted to ask: how has your week been? How has God spoken to you regarding our prayers? He is such an amazing and awesome God! Throughout this entire week, He has reinforced His faithfulness to me and given me instruction on how I can
Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4 NKJV I love these verses and the video I found is just perfect. I dance and sing and praise
Have you ever tried to imagine the vastness, the enormity of our God? Or, have you ever tried to imagine the magnitude of all He created? Have you wondered what we look like from God’s perspective? Even if you answered, “no,” I hope you’ll take a couple of minutes to watch the above video, The
Several months ago, I wondered if busyness was okay if I was busy for God. The answer is “no.” I found this out the hard way. Maybe I’ve already talked about this–I’m sure I have, but it’s worth repeating. I signed up for several Bible studies and life groups at the same time. My reasoning
Faithfulness defined, from Dictionary.com: lasting loyalty and trustworthiness in relationships, especially marriage and friendship the fact or quality of being true to one’s word or commitments, as to what one has pledged to do, professes to believe, etc.:In the Bible, the psalmist David reports God’s faithfulness in keeping promises. the fact or quality of being