A Baby Changes Everything, part III “The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, ‘When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool, if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.’” ~Exodus 1:15-16~ “Then Pharaoh gave this …
Only Two Midwives in Egypt?
Have you ever lived in a small town? We raised our kids in Nappanee, IN—population 5,000. Completely surrounded by Amish farms, Nappanee is unlikely to grow larger, and I’m glad. It was the perfect place to raise a family. There were, however, a few drawbacks. One afternoon, only days after moving into our new home, we were cutting down a …
“I was Blind” by Klicia Thompson
This past Sunday in church, our message came from John 9 where Jesus heals the man born blind. I find the most intriguing part of this story is the aftermath that follows the healing. Rather than rejoice at the miracle that has just occurred, the incredible gift given to this man, almost everyone questions what has just happened. In fact, …
Who’s the Baby-Killin’ King?
I don’t know about you, but when I encounter a genealogy in the Bible, I’ve been known to skip the whole thing and resume reading at the narrative. Can I get an, “Amen, Sistah”? And what’s with biblical ages? Seriously. Who can keep track of folks whose lifespan is 600 years—or more? Even people like Abraham or Job that hovered …
Contest Rules
Here are my Contest Rules: Giveaway Rules I. Sponsor. 1. This giveaway is being sponsored by the following individual, located at the following address: MESU ANDREWS P.O. Box 25706 Fort Wayne, IN 46825 II. Eligibility 2. One winner will be randomly selected from the entries received. A U.S. resident winner may choose either a print or ebook format, while an international winner …
Listening to Love by Kate Hodges
Just last week, America celebrated Valentine’s Day. A day where we are supposed to acknowledge those we love in our lives. It is a day when romance is in the air and everything is hearts and flowers. I hate Valentine’s Day. Well, hate is a strong word, but we can safely say it is far from my favorite holiday. Why …
