Israel limped over to his favorite chair and sat down. “Joseph. I have a job for you.” Joseph left Benjamin and came to their father. “What is it, Abba?” Israel placed his hand on Joseph’s shoulder. “Your brothers have taken the sheep to Shechem. I’d like for you to check on them for me. I… Continue reading THE BROTHERS’ COMTEMPT
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A REMINDER
“But, I’ve never dictated a letter before.” Peter turned toward his friend. “That’s okay. All you have to do is keep some notes about what I say. It may come across as being in your own words. That’s quite all right. I want to get this message out to as many people as possible. I… Continue reading A REMINDER
Lessons from my summer of the toddlers
Well, my summer of volunteering with my church’s early childhood education department has officially come to an end. They all get promoted to new classrooms next week and the regular volunteers resume their ministry positions. One part of me will miss the little tykes. Another part of me is ready to get back into my… Continue reading Lessons from my summer of the toddlers
HERE KITTY KITTY
“I’m amazed and delighted at how well your precincts are complying with the new tax laws being imposed on them, Daniel. I usually get some skimming from those in charge. What makes you so different from the others?” Darius sat forward on his throne. Daniel shrugged. “My God won’t allow me to take what doesn’t… Continue reading HERE KITTY KITTY
THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
David opened his eyes to find one of his servants staring at him. He rolled on his back and let out a deep sigh. “How did my lord the king sleep?” “Your lord didn’t sleep much at all last night. Is it too much to ask for a fire in this room? I was too… Continue reading THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
A FATHER’S PROVISION
King David watched the last of the ash blow away on the breeze. The blackened floor cooled. He turned and surveyed the land he’d just purchased. The men with him gasped as they heard the king say, “this will be the Holy of Holies, this very spot.” David faced the east. He waved his arms… Continue reading A FATHER’S PROVISION
A STERN WARNING
Samuel looked up at Saul. Israel’s first king was watching the crowd in front of them. Samuel wasn’t sure if it was Saul’s natural stature, or if the man was standing confidently erect. That knot in the pit of Samuel’s stomach just would not go away. Samuel turned toward the crowd and raised his hands.… Continue reading A STERN WARNING