A FOREIGN LAND

Joseph hopped off the camel at the request of his captors. A crowd was forming around them. Items were removed from other camels and set out for inspection. Money was exchanged as Joseph watched. A prominent-looking man approached his captors. “Have you any slaves this trip?” They walked up to Joseph. “I have this fine… Continue reading A FOREIGN LAND

A PROPER BURIAL

“Are you sure He’s dead?” “A soldier pierced His side. He never flinched. The spirit has left Him. Yes, He’s dead.” “What do we do now? We can’t leave Him there. Tomorrow’s Sabbath.” Joseph looked around. His glance landed on the tomb he just had completed. “I’ll see if Pilate will give me permission to… Continue reading A PROPER BURIAL

Faithfulness Rewarded

Simeon awoke with a smile on his face. “In my calculations it’s been forty days since the angels appeared to the shepherds near Bethlehem. Are You coming today, my Lord?” A peace filled his soul as he dressed and ate breakfast. “Yes, today I shall see my redeemer face-to-face.” He left his cane by the… Continue reading Faithfulness Rewarded

How successful can a reluctant evangelist really be?

When we last saw our friend Jonah, the reluctant evangelist, he was gasping in his first breath of oxygenated air in three days on the banks of the Euphrates River. The fish either slipped back into the H2O he was acquainted with or was dragged on shore and made into a grand feast by the… Continue reading How successful can a reluctant evangelist really be?

GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN

Daniel spent the evening in prayer. Tonight was a particularly difficult time of struggle. The sounds from the party were echoing in his chamber. His heart had been torn from his chest earlier when he heard King Belshazzar yell out, “Bring the chalices from the temple in Judah.” “LORD God have mercy on their souls.… Continue reading GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN