With every “new” benchmark in life, we have a chance to re-evaluate our hearts. A new year gave us that chance a few weeks ago, and now Mesu’s new release. Isaiah had some interesting things to say about God’s new work. Let’s look with more understanding at Israel’s harsh reality that built to Isaiah’s prophetic promise of NEW. ‘By …
There are several women in Scripture for whom my heart absolutely aches. Leah, because her husband Jacob openly loved his other wife, Rachel, more. Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose joy of birth and early motherhood gave way to letting go of the unpredictable and divine Son she watched die on the Cross. And then there is Hephzibah. She was wife of Hezekiah, …
Unexpected Treasure -Yairas Story: Yaira had been unexpected all her life. Born to her parents late in life, she’d been their treasure and her big brother Micah’s pride and joy. But Micah became Yahweh’s prophet and lived far away at the prophets’ camp in Tekoa when Philistines attacked Yaira’s village. Their parents were killed, and now Micah must find someone …
“A bruised reed shall He not break” Isaiah 42:3 I chose this verse because it is one that is very near and dear to my own heart. It’s short, and perhaps easily passed over. But it’s also significant. Because it’s the healing balm my heart so often needs to receive. So many times, in my life I have felt very bruised. …
When we look at the people in our churches, we see great variety. Tall and short. Young and old. Thin and . . . not so thin (especially after all those Thanksgiving and Christmas goodies!). Big churches, little churches, well-to-do parishes, and those that struggle financially. We could break it down into Protestant, Catholic, Evangelicals and then name various denominations. But what’s …
I’ve never experienced a Christmas like this one, nor will I ever again. Steeped in the lives and times of Isaiah, Hezekiah, and Hephzibah, I’ve read and re-read Isaiah’s Messianic prophecies and wondered what he thought about the words tumbling out of his mouth. Did he believe Hezekiah was the One he proclaimed—as I portray in my book—or did Isaiah …
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A Noble First Love is a captivating prequel novella in the King David’s Brides series, offering a tender, heart-wrenching glimpse into the early life of Maakah, Princess of Geshur. Before she ever meets David—the future king of Israel—Maakah is bound by duty, trained for diplomacy, and caught in the web of her father Talmai’s political ambitions. When she is promised to a charming Aramean prince from a rival kingdom, Maakah dares to dream that love and loyalty can coexist in a world ruled by power. But as alliances shift and betrayal lurks beneath royal vows, Maakah must choose between her heart and her homeland.
