Excitement in Jerusalem is at a historic high. Things haven’t been this exciting since the reign of Solomon. People from all over the nation of Judah are gathered, full of anticipation, ready for the festivities to begin. Then, into the city, here they come—unexpected guests. Unexpected, at least, to the majority of the Jews. There’sContinue reading “Dirty Hands, Clean Heart”
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Rules for a Tea Party
Curious onlookers stare out at the strange group of characters gathering on the wharf. It’s not clear quite how many there are, but it looks to be close to a hundred and more are still arriving. They wear cloaks, or blankets, or tattered clothes and they have coal dust smudged on their faces. In theirContinue reading “Rules for a Tea Party”
Is It Still Well With My Soul?
Horatio Spafford’s blood runs cold. His ears must be deceiving him. He looks at his wife and sees a look of hurt bewilderment on her face that exactly mirrors the emotions swirling in his own heart. “I’m sorry. What did you say?” His visitor shifts in his chair, then says, earnestly, “Yes. I… I’ve comeContinue reading “Is It Still Well With My Soul?”
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