The company of the prophets from Jericho, who were watching, said, “The spirit of Elijah is resting on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed to the ground before him. (2 Kings 2:15 NIV) The Request God had already told Elijah to go appoint Elisha to be his successor. Yet this episode is […]
Read More The Kings II 02 – Elisha InheritsSomeone sent a message to me that the month should be about Ask Until God Unveils Something Tangible. I thought it was inspired and shared it with close friends and family. Thinking about it further and talking about it with my firstborn daughter, it was also clear that that mindset could lead into a healthy […]
Read More About August As An AcronymHe told the king, “This is what the Lord says: Is it because there is no God in Israel for you to consult that you have sent messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron? Because you have done this, you will never leave the bed you are lying on. You will certainly die!” (2 […]
Read More The Kings II 01 – Sick to Death of IdolatryMy wife is the most important person in my life. That truth remains, whatever else happens and however else I feel. One thing that delights me about Authrine is when she gets to do whatever she wants on her birthday. She is relentless in working for others from her children to supporting ministries in the […]
Read More About Authrine and ParisToday is my wife’s birthday. It’s fitting that this should take place right at the end of a look at the book of Ruth, because just as the biblical episode highlights character, so celebrating the birthday of my wife gives an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable character. Authrine has been able to develop a […]
Read More The Character of the WomanThe women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord , who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has […]
Read More Reading Ruth 04 – Blessing for Legacy“The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are […]
Read More Reading Ruth 03 – Blessing and ResponsibilityZoë is six years old. At this age she showed me she is capable of keeping a conversation where we exchanged things for which we are thankful to God. This lasted the duration of a 25 minute walk. If you’re aware of what is said in the space of a minute it makes what Zoë […]
Read More Thank God for a Daughter Who Knows How to Thank GodMay the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord , the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge. (Ruth 2:12 NIV) Something that quickly becomes apparent about the book of Ruth is that it is a story of character and of […]
Read More Reading Ruth 02 – Blessing of BoazI suppose different things appeal to people in different ways. I have had the privilege of being in different church environments. Some prefer a very rigid structure and order. Some are more flexible. Some make a big deal of monologue preaching as the central point of the gathering. Some make a big deal of the […]
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