Devotions

Devotion: Ephesians 4:32

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you. Ah. Another AWANA memorization verse from my childhood. And another that was nothing more than words until […]

Devotions

Devotion: Luke 6:36

Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Let’s begin today by first ensuring everyone understands what we mean when we speak of mercy. Mercy is an attribute of God and is an […]

Studies - Women of the Word

Women of the Word: Lydia

Scripture References  Acts 16:12-15; Acts 16:40; Philippians 1:1-10 Name Meaning Bending Family Unknown  Introduction  Lydia’s story is not long, but it is relevant to the spread of the gospel in Philippi and Macedonia. Here we […]

Studies - Women of the Word

Women of the Word: Herodias

Scripture References  Matthew 14:3-12; Mark 6:14-24; Luke 3:19-20 Name Meaning The female version of the name Herod which means heroic Family Daughter of Aristobulus Wife of Philip I (who was her uncle) Wife of Herod […]

Studies - Women of the Word

Women of the Word: Leah

Scripture References  Genesis 29; Genes30; Genesis 49:31; Ruth 4:11 Name Meaning Wearied or faint with sickness (often translated as cow eyes) Family Daughter of Laban Sister of Rachel Wife of Jacob Mother of Reuben, Simeon, […]

Studies - Women of the Word

Women of the Word: Naomi

Scripture References  The book of Ruth Name Meaning My joy, my bliss, or pleasantness of Jehovah Family Wife of Elimelech Mother of Mahlon and Chilion Mother-in-law of Ruth and Orpah Introduction  The story of Ruth […]