Week Fifty: Haggai; Zechariah 1–3; 7–14
As a young adult, before I was married, I can remember imagining what my future would be like. I would contemplate what my husband would look like... Read More
Month: November 2022
Trembling at the Majesty of God
Week Forty-Nine: Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
When I go walking early in the morning, I watch the sun come up over the mountains and the morning star fade into the light morning sky.... Read More
Humble Down! Or Else!
Week Forty Nine: Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
Zephaniah.
Humble Down! Or else:
Zephaniah, the Black Prophet of the Lord Read More
The Prophesied birthplace
Week Forty Eight: Jonah; Micah
Nestled in the fifth chapter of the Book of Micah, right in the first couple of verses, is an iconic revelation. Micah 5:1 seems to call Israel to attention, "Now, gather thyself in troops, oh daughter of troops!" Then, after warning of yet another humiliating blow to the judges of Israel, a revelation of enormous import is offered in Micah 5:2... Read More
Temple Imagery in Jonah’s Story
Week Forty-Eight: Jonah; Micah
My fascination with the story of Jonah started with the fish. Could Jonah really survive three days and three nights... Read More
The plumb line of the Lord
Week Forty-Seven: Amos; Obadiah
A plumb line or plummet is a simple tool used to make sure that whatever a builder is constructing lies in a perfectly straight line. ... Read More