Before the Fire Falls
Often in my life, I have found myself more interested in the prize than in the process. I think about where I want to reach, what I want…
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Tag: Israel
The Iron Furnace
As I have been reading 1 Kings 8, a phrase quietly stood out to me. This passage captures Solomon’s prayer of dedication, and as I sat with it,…
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When a Woman Redirected the Story
I want to write about something that is often considered controversial. Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible is male chauvinistic? That God seems to speak…
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Be Careful of What You Ask
There are moments in life when what we want feels urgent, obvious, and even reasonable. We don’t really ask for something bad, we ask for something that looks…
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The Stone That Watched
There is something about stones in the Bible and we encounter them again and again. Jacob resting his head on a stone when God revealed Himself, the stones…
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When God Is Near but Not Honored
Have you ever been caught off guard by someone you never expected to come through? Let me explain. You’re working on something, and it isn’t going the way…
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When Calling Becomes Career
I remember my first real job in the corporate world. I worked at the same company for almost five years. I started as an analyst and stayed in…
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God and Earrings — Part 2
As I was reading the book of Judges, I noticed something that immediately took me back to Exodus. It was the same object showing up again – “the…
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Do Not Normalize Fear
I started reading Judges today, and it’s funny how something suddenly stood out to me that used to have an impact in my life. It’s the same pattern…
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When Understanding Becomes a Witness
Have you ever been in a position where you did the right thing, but the people around you were upset? Often, they are not upset because of what…
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