Rahab recognized and testified to the work of the Lord. She saw the difference between the Lord and her city’s dead gods and religious practices. This difference, this testimony of the Lord, is what caused her to cry out for salvation
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We hear and say a kazillion words throughout the week but only hear a handful of them.
She has been known as “Rahab the Prostitute” for thousands of years. Worst. Label. Ever. But like most labels, it was only one part of her life. As I’ve studied what little we know about Rahab I’ve found so much more than her once occupation. There is an eternity of details about her that exceed the name, reputation, and circumstances.
I was attacked by a figurative mountain lion this week. It sunk its teeth into my flesh and wouldn’t let go. The only way I was able to break free was by whacking it on the head with kindness.
The idea to write this series started with a dream (a literal one) I had one night. In the dream I was observing a worship service. The lady leading worship was singing the words I will not be defined by temporary circumstances. I understood in the dream that she was singing about Rahab the Harlot—perhaps it was even Rahab leading worship.
I had an all-of-a-sudden snake encounter yesterday. Don’t you hate those?! Thankfully, I was in…
A seven-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with ADD and Dyslexia can perfectly sight read piano music….Imbues means to influence as if by dyeing…
I keep thinking about, as self-centered as it may be, the price tag that was on my life. It didn’t matter how much it was, there was no price too steep for God. There was no price he wouldn’t pay for my life. When he considered the costs, Jesus said, “You are so worth it.” Before the foundations of the world God said, “Oh yeah, I’m willing to pay that ransom because I want her with me forever. I love her.”
We hear a kazillion things throughout the week. But, we only really hear a handful of those things.
Today I was challenged by something Jesus said—as usual. In Luke 9:57-62, Jesus addresses three different people about discipleship. As I was reading I saw three different costs when we choose to follow Jesus.
I’m beginning to understand how easily our dreams get blocked. I like to declare my independence, my bravery, my persistence, but I am a fragile creature living in an upside down, inside out world from what it was intended to be. Sometimes the unpredictable patterns of life are too harsh, and shutting doors on dreams is the easiest way to deal the pain.
In July former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice delivered a stirring prayer that addressed the racially-charged atmosphere sweeping the nation. I stumbled across it this week–thankfully. Here are five beautiful things I heard in Condoleezza Rice’s prayer
Brave Sparrow 