When was the last time you ran into an “Ahaz?” I think the wacko sea captain that chased Moby Dick is the only Ahaz I’ve ever heard of—well, besides the scoundrel-king we’ll talk about today. King Ahaz, son of Jotham and father of Hezekiah, was the twelfth king of Judah and nearly destroyed the nation with his idolatry. Dates of …
Unholy Alliance – Ahaz’s Story: Continue where Abijah’s story ended and witness Ahaz’s reaction to the girl he encountered in the market. Discover how Ahaz lures the high priest’s daughter into marrying him though she knows he isn’t fully devoted to Yahweh. And ponder the consequences of this young couple’s decisions that will one day rock their nation. Claim your …
We are surrounded by bad news, hurricanes, wild fires, murders, opioid abuse, and nuclear missiles being tested. It seems at every turn we are hit in the face with tragedy. Recently my 90-year-old mom fell and broke her arm (her humerus bone which isn’t funny). I live a twenty-hour drive away. My heart was breaking because I wanted to be with her. Flying with my little dog was not …
Book Description: The author of A Bridge Across the Ocean journeys from the present day to World War II England, as two sisters are separated by the chaos of wartime… Current day, Oxford, England. Young American scholar Kendra Van Zant, eager to pursue her vision of a perfect life, interviews Isabel McFarland just when the elderly woman is ready to give up …
Hezekiah is an Old Testament king that I’m excited to meet in heaven. I have this image of him in my head—tall, dark, and handsome sort. His story can be found in three books of the Bible: 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles 29-32, and Isaiah 36-37. As with most kings, the accounts in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles are similar, …
Day Twelve “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 Which part of Jesus’ birth is most amazing to you? I have two daughters and was honored to attend each of their first births. Watching my babies give birth to babies was an amazing privilege but pales in comparison to watching …
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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.
