Where are you on your pilgrimage? Are you taking time to “taste and see that the Lord is good?” Are you intentionally building systems into your life
Read MoreGod moved in Hannah’s pain and turned her heart toward His presence and grace. Hannah left this intimate time with her God, refueled and energized to face Peninnah and…
Read MoreWhen Peninnah takes great delight in reminding Hannah that God has forgotten to fill her womb with life, I imagine…
Read MoreAs soon as their family meal ended, Hannah found a private corner of the temple where the desire of her heart drove her to the arms…
Read MoreYear after year Hannah traveled to Shiloh with her family to praise and worship God for all His blessings. No doubt Peninnah’s torment began…
Read MoreEvery year, Elkanah took his family to worship and sacrifice at Shiloh out of obedience to God’s call to go to the tabernacle for…
Read MoreTwo wives, one husband. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children because the Lord closed Hannah’s womb. Hannah’s rival provoked her…
Read MoreEvery time I study Hannah’s life or read her story, my stomach clenches a little. For many years Hannah lived with not only a broken heart, but also a sister-wife who…
Read MoreLet’s finish this week with the same question with which we started: What is your default mode when life comes crashing down? What is your automatic response…
Read MoreWhen life came crashing down and I wanted to run away from life and faith, those many years of intentionally seeking out the wisdom of those ahead of me in…
Read MoreMention Job and even those unfamiliar with the Bible, immediately know that you’re talking about someone who lost everything. One of…
Read MoreWhen life comes crashing down, knowing I don’t belong “here” and that this earth is not my Home, fuels my journey with hope…
Read MoreWhat structures are you intentionally building into your daily life that will act as weight bearing walls when life crashes down on your…
Read MoreThe family room looked like a scene out of a Hallmark movie. The fireplace glowed, Christmas lights twinkled, and five of our grandchildren quietly explored their…
Read MoreIn her book, Pursue the Intentional Life, Jean Flemingsss tells the story of a man whose lifelong disciplines and creativity saved his life when the…
Read MoreWe have only touched the tip of the iceberg of the lives of the women of the resurrection. Let their stories inspire you to…
Read MoreGod plants resurrection power in our hearts and often shows us its impact through prayer. Not only does prayer…
Read MoreLet’s think about God’s plan for unleashing resurrection power in His children. In Today’s Treasure we learn…
Read MoreWhat drives you? What is your ultimate goal? When you come to the end of your life, what will be your identity…
Read MorePaul’s words stir up a longing in my own heart to know Jesus, to really know Him intimately. As we read in this…
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