“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.” (Proverbs 24:3, NKJV) When I considered doing this series on women in the Bible, I asked a friend to name her favorite female Bible character. Without a moment’s hesitation, she said, “Abigail, because she was so wise.” Let’s…
But she said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went out full, and the LORD has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?”…
“When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.” (II Timothy 1:5, NKJV) Do you ever want to know more about the story behind the story as you…
“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.” (Colossians 3:23, CSB) (This week we are studying various women of the Bible to see what lessons we can learn from their lives. Today, let’s look at Priscilla, a New Testament believer…
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12, ESV) Quiz: Who were Shiphrah and Puah? If you don’t know the answer, don’t feel bad.…
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. (Romans 3:23-24, ESV) Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Five diverse women, but one thread holds them…
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” (Hebrews 13:2). We really enjoyed chiding a friend as he grumbled about once again being asked for assistance by someone with a hard luck story that didn’t quite hold together. “Don’t you know that was probably an…
“A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.” (Proverbs 11:25, NET) I have a friend who loves to give gifts. She shops ahead so she always has something on hand to spontaneously give when the occasion arises. I decided long…
Then I will encamp at my house as a guard, so that none shall march to and fro; no oppressor shall again march over them, for now I see with my own eyes. (Zechariah 9:8, ESV) I recently read a magazine article on home security, and it gave some helpful…