In the village of Shunem (in the northern kingdom during the nation’s split) lived a kind and generous woman whose name we don’t know. She was hospitable to the prophet multiple times. “One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he […]
I hate rollercoasters; I refuse to ride them. Plunging down a steep slope, only to experience extreme G-forces at the bottom, has no attraction for me. In my estimation, the price of a ticket is a waste of money. When I hear the term “roller coaster,” I imagine trying to ride out a coastal earthquake […]
I’m retired (emphasis on TIRED). It seems like my body’s generators operate for 2-3 hours and then I get re-tired and have to take a nap to recharge them. Sometimes, naps are needed for energy production. But that’s not the only cause of fatigue. Worry or depression can also drain our strength. Running for his […]
Some people are eager to exert their power over others. Bribes, rapes, trafficking, business takeovers, and domestic abuse are just a few examples of how people force their will on others. If you have been cheated, falsely accused, or physically attacked, you know the sense of violation and the desire for justice. This abuse of […]
Consider the Apostle Paul, King David, and the Prophet Elijah. You might think such godly men never faced discouragement, but each of them did. There was a time when Paul said he “despaired even of life.” One time David’s men talked of stoning him, and he had to “encourage himself in the Lord.” And there […]