The picture painted of the character of God is made all the more remarkable considering how the people respond to His might works of rescuing them from slavery and the military force of Egypt. Ten unmistakeable signs and a Red Sea crossing miracle should have been enough to show beyond any doubt that the God […]
Read More A Moses Profile: 9 – Providing for the GrumblersMoses was a man under pressure. He followed the leading of God as he took the people of Israel out of Egypt and now they found themselves in a position where they were stuck between a rock and a hard place. The people were openly questioning what was the point of getting out of the […]
Read More A Moses Profile: 8 – Supporting The CaseEvery day is a battle. Battle to keep the faith. Battle to remain faithful. Battle help others grow in their faith. It’s not every battle we win. But when we do win. It matters. When we keep the faith, when remain faithful, when others grow in the faith. That matters. It is another hint that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Every Win MattersThe deal was that whoever responded the right way would be the winner. The two forces had been competing for the attention of the people. The people had hovered over the two opinions and were favourable to one or the other almost at a whim. Indeed some would make a front of supporting the one […]
Read More Who Rules? Who Responds Appropriately(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. Litania Mawere is a gifted communicator both in spoken word and the word in song. This is a fascinating perspective on the question. Enjoy … For His Name’s Sake, Shalom, C. L. J. […]
Read More A Story From A Dead WomanWho was that? Coming towards them in the distance was a figure on a horse. As they looked closer they noticed it was a familiar figure. Every time they had been to Shunem, she had always looked after them. Such a generous hostess. A room with a bed and table. That kind of hospitality had […]
Read More Something About Her PersistenceTrust is a remarkable quality to exercise. Giving someone or something a great deal of confidence in a given matter or area of life to produce a desired outcome is not something to belittle or easily dismiss. It’s amazing seeing that exercise of trust when a small child will play with a parent and fall […]
Read More Who Rules? You Can Trust GodTheir guy was in prison. It did not look good. One of their own had already suffered a state execution. That decision had gone down well with the establishment. The man in charge was keen to add their guy to the list. Although the festival meant a stay of execution, it was surely a matter […]
Read More Everybody Needs A Rhoda (Part 1)Most people understandably avoided engaging in too much of a conversation with me on the matter. After all, she had just died and it’s a sensitive time. It’s not easy to know how to engage with people other than to offer condolences. So I appreciated this one friend actually have a conversation with me without […]
Read More Was She A Woman Of God?(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. This piece is submitted by the my dear sister in Christ, the wonderful Gyapomaa Bampoe – aka simplygyaps – who blogs as the InsideOutGirl. Check her work out, particularly the […]
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