Raised by a princess as the adopted grandson of the king of the most powerful nation in the world at the time, he had privilege, power, and possessions. From childhood, he was well-educated and groomed to be the next ruler. He possibly reigned for nine years as co-regent* with his grandfather until he threw it…
New Hope
Many of us have heard about the revival that broke out at Asbury College in Kentucky. It started with a normal chapel service but the worship music spontaneously kept going with others joining until the town couldn’t hold the visitors. Worship, prayer, and confession overflowed. Young people with hearts for lifting God up and getting…
Spreading Encouragement
Every morning at about 7:30 we get a text. And every morning I’m so glad to get that text because I know it’s dear Husband’s brother sending a group text with part of a chapter of Psalms or Proverbs and a heartfelt prayer. The reading is water for our thirsty souls. It’s a remedy for…
Have to or Get to?
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Do you feel you have to give a Valentine’s gift because it’s obligatory? Or do you feel you get to give a gift as an expression of your love and appreciation? On the flip side, do you want your spouse to be an order filler, simply getting you what you want…
Earnest
We all have heroes- people who do with great success things we admire. An ancient king is one of my heroes. Would you think it weird if I told you that I admire someone who destroyed public statues and deposed his own grandmother from her high position in government? What if I told you that…