Because I Need a Gatekeeper Too

Because I Need a Gatekeeper Too

Two hundred and twelve Levites were chosen to guard the temple. As gatekeepers, they monitored who entered the temple and who left it, protecting it at night and opening it every morning. From the north, south, east, and west, the temple was secure....
Why Genealogies Matter

Why Genealogies Matter

Genealogies are tedious to read. I stumble over the letters of each name, trying to get them right phonetically, but eventually find myself moving more and more quickly through each new verse. Am I really taking time to read these lists, or am I merely skimming...
How to Have Enough Strength for Today

How to Have Enough Strength for Today

I check the forecast. Should I wear long sleeves or short? Should I carry an umbrella or will it be okay to leave it hanging on the hook in my laundry room? Getting a peek at the weather helps me feel a little more confident as I prepare for the day. But some things...
When God Seems Out of Reach

When God Seems Out of Reach

“Why am I still here?” she asked us as she cried. Life had taken a toll on her body, her soul, and her mind; and answers didn’t come easily as I looked into her tear-filled eyes. It’s one thing to say, “God loves you,” it’s...
David Remembered What Saul Forgot

David Remembered What Saul Forgot

I wonder what would have happened if Saul, the first king of Israel, would have stepped out from behind his baggage and trusted in God as he led the people? Would he have spent more days in peace, instead of so many years in turmoil, focused on protecting his throne...