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...