Bible People
Trick or Treat?
The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler and soon many undercover munchkins will crowd your streets in search of goodies. Most of you will give the little people what they desire whether or […]
31:21 Mama: Proverb 31 in the 21st Century
“An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not […]
Women of the Bible: Esther
If you were raised in the church, chances are you’ve heard the story of Esther at least a dozen times in various Bible classes. You know how it goes: King Ahasuerus needs a queen, Esther […]
Women of the Bible: Euodia and Syntyche
When you think of women in the Bible, I seriously doubt Euodia and Syntyche are the first to come to mind. In fact, you may not even know who they are. So let’s fix that! […]
A Cinderella Story
The story of Esther is a real rags-to-riches Cinderella story. It is truly a fairy tale—the good guys are rewarded, the bad guys are punished, and everyone lives happily ever after. However, Esther’s problems are slightly […]
Abigail: A Lesson In Peace (Among Other Things)
Let’s say you get married (maybe you fall in love or maybe your dad arranges your marriage…who knows?) and life isn’t quite what you expected. Your husband is a mean, selfish man with poor manners. […]
Josiah: Doing Right in a Nation of Wrong
A boy king. That’s got to be intimidating. At eight, I was in the second grade. If I remember correctly, I was deeply enthralled by Sesame Street, Little Golden Books, and my huge desire to […]
Jael: An Unlikely Instrument in God’s Victory
Jael lived during the time of the Judge Deborah, was a member of the Kenite tribe, and killed the commander of the Canaanite army, Sisera. So what makes Jael so special? Well, to begin with, […]
Priscilla: The Heart of an Evangelist
This month, the award for evangelism goes to Priscilla. If you are unsure who Priscilla is, don’t worry because you are probably not alone. She’s not your standard Sunday school Bible character. Actually, there is […]