by Helen | Jul 10, 2018 | Bible Study
Anyone who has visited Ireland cannot help but be struck by the patchwork of stone walls that cover rural areas, especially in the south and west of the country. These walls are an iconic part of the Irish landscape. The first night we spent on our Irish tour was in a...
by Helen | May 10, 2018 | General
Recently I was asked where I look for trustworthy news. The answer is, “it’s complicated.” A single reliable source for news is not really possible now and it requires work and reviewing multiple articles to develop a robust picture of what’s...
by Helen | Apr 20, 2018 | Bible Study
Today I read about the consequences of David’s numbering the people in 1 Chronicles 21:1-17. When the prophet Gad confronts David with his sin, he offers David three choices of punishment: famine, attack by his enemies, or the Angel of the Lord bringing a plague...
by Helen | Apr 7, 2018 | Bible Study, Spiritual Warfare
Encouragement for Intercessors: new depth in a familiar story Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my...
by Helen | Dec 21, 2017 | Book Reviews
For me, a favorite aspect of the end of the year is the many lists of best books published by Christian thinkers and organizations. They make me almost as happy as this picture of my grandson! If you want to see a comprehensive collection of lists in one place, check...
by Helen | Nov 28, 2017 | Bible Study
I have to admit I’m new to this phrase, having experienced it recently in a song by Bethel, the Reckless Love of God. When I search the phrase online, I found articles as far back as 2011 expressing concern about associating the adjective reckless with God. And...
by Helen | Nov 21, 2017 | Bible Study
November is National Adoption Awareness month. As I have seen stories and reference to adoption this month, I have thought often about my own experience. Adoption is a key factor in my own story, which you can read here. As an adopted child I know that families are...
by Helen | Jun 24, 2017 | Bible Study
Today I began a new chronological epoch in my yearly Bible reading as I opened the book of Acts. I always love this point in reading through the Bible: all the wicked kings are buried in their tombs, I survived Ezekiel’s apocalyptic visions with only a few more...
by Helen | May 26, 2016 | Book Reviews, Cults
I recently celebrated a milestone 70th birthday, which got me thinking about 1970 and the major transformations in my life that occurred then. I’ve described that experience in my testimony, which you can read here. My experience in the early 1970’s was...
by Helen | Apr 2, 2016 | Bible Study, Prayer
This year I am following the Bible Project reading plan and this morning read 2 Samuel 8 where King David is solidifying his administration and appointing court officials. Most are what you might expect in an ancient kingdom: the general over his army, the men over...