I just completed the Old Testament book of Daniel in my chronological reading plan. If your kids or grandkids need a hero to look up to? He’s the man! The book itself is 12 chapters in length but it covers Daniel’s life from teenager to old man. I find that interesting. I look back on… [Read More]
Old Testament
exile
Can we talk? As I read through the Bible, chronologically, I have come to the pre-exile text. Y’all, it isn’t pretty. Rebellion Idol Worship Human Sacrifice Adultery Persecution People pollution Disruption of order Covenant violation Chaotic cities Riots in the streets Does this have a twinge of familiarity? God is giving His final decree to the world… [Read More]
a little wonder to start the week!
My sweet friend, Alice, has been hanging out in the Old Testament book of Daniel for a long time and as soon as she heard about my “oneword-2015” she emailed me the scripture in the illustration below. It is actually a quote from king Nebuchadnezzar, you know the one…the king that called for the fiery-furnace extinguishing… [Read More]