What fascinated Luke, the scientist and doctor, was Jesus’ special emphasis on prayer, the activity of the Holy Spirit, and joyfulness and in his account of Jesus’ birth he highlighted the Holy Spirit’s activity in the lives of five people in these first two chapters. Luke’s chronicle of Jesus’ life is the longest of the … Continue reading HER STORY: Birth of Christ, Elizabeth
HER STORY: The Birth of Christ, Candle of Joy
Have you ever wondered why the third candle in the advent wreath is pink? Why pink? Why the third Sunday? The short answer is joy! But the long answer is fascinating, and it has something to do with Lent, and something to do with an early Gnostic movement that dismissed Jesus as a real human … Continue reading HER STORY: The Birth of Christ, Candle of Joy
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Thanksgiving
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."* Paul was no stranger to pain and hardship. He knew what it was to be hated, persecuted, beaten and left for dead. He did time in prison, dealt with chronic physical … Continue reading HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Thanksgiving
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Hannah
Has there ever been a time when you found yourself in a group of people enjoying themselves and you felt utterly alone? Maybe unseen, certainly not noticed, no one knew what you were feeling, there was no one to relate to. It’s like going to a party, that for you ends up being a test … Continue reading HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Hannah
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Psalm 73
Psalm 73 was written by one of the four Levites King David had put in charge of the worship music. As soon as the ark was brought back to Jerusalem, and replaced in the tabernacle, David wanted regular times of worship with a full orchestra and choir. Asaph was one of the Levites put in … Continue reading HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Psalm 73
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Delilah
“A staggering story of strength... And seduction... of the mightiest mortal who ever lived!” so claimed a poster touting Cecil B. DeMille’s masterpiece theater, “Samson and Delilah.” “A story as timeless and tumultuous as the violent age it spreads before you,” claimed another poster, quoting from Judges 16, “And the lords of the Philistines said … Continue reading HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Delilah
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Ruth
Death is one of the more tragic losses all of us experience in life, that final goodbye with someone we love dearly, and the long years of their absence to come. Even though death is part of every life, it can still feel like an affront, and more often than not, you and I are … Continue reading HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Ruth
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HER STORY: Season 3, Exodus Pioneers, Daughter of Jephthah
Was she a human sacrifice? If God would grant him victory, Jephthah vowed to make an offering of whatever came out of his house ... it was his daughter #Judges11 #JephthahsDaughter #DaughterofJephthah #WomenoftheBible #HolyVow
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, Deborah
She was a prophet, a poet, a powerful judge, and she was called of God to lead her nation in victory, in prosperity, and in peace. #Judges4 #Judges5 #Deborah #Jael #JudgeDeborah #DeborahinJudges #DeborahofJudges #DeborahtheJudge #Sisera #Barak
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HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, The Stories Rahab Heard
#ExodusOverview #Exodus #Pharaoh #YHWH #Redemption #Moses This is a little bit of a longer episode because it encompasses an overview of Exodus 1-11 with a look at the Big Picture. It is this big picture that had such a great impact on Rahab, and that continues to have impact today on the lives of everyone … Continue reading HER STORY: Exodus Pioneers, The Stories Rahab Heard
