Tag: Free Verse
Dec 13 – Deborah
Have we told our daughters and our sons too! about Deborah, mother-judge of Israel, inspiration to Barak and ten thousand men to fight for their freedom? Or about brave Jael who cunningly lured Sisera... Read More
Dec 12 – Ten Commandments
Beyond the Ten These are the rules set before you: love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, strength…and your neighbor as yourself. You shall not wrong a sojourner or mistreat any widow or ... Read More
Dec 9 – Moses
Moses remembers I turned aside drawn by the burning of a bush not consumed – that spoke words! incinerating not me, but my complacency, my hidden life. I was kindled by The Word of love t... Read More
Dec 8 – Joseph
Love Again I had so many reasons to hate my brothers, seek revenge, smolder in the memories of suffering. I felt justified toying with them – until I saw Benjamin, my baby brother, innocent of all t... Read More
Dec 6 – Isaac, child of promise
Scattered throughout the Bible are stories of barrenness made fruitful. None of them are more dramatic than the promised child to elderly Sara, wife of Abraham. The story of Isaac, child of promis... Read More
Day 2 – Creation
Today, guest post by poet Violet Nesdoly reflects on the story of creation. Glory Tour “God’s glory is on tour in the skies … unspoken truth is spoken everywhere” Psalm 19:1,4 MSG The stars ar... Read More
Dec 1 – The Righteous Branch
Before we begin our Bible Stories, let’s pause and consider the Promises made concerning Jesus birth. We have the advantage of looking back, making connections between promise and fulfillment ... Read More
A Day to Remember
There is something deeply satisfying about knowing you belong, that you fit somewhere. I believe we can feel this so deeply because it is likely we’ve also felt the lost, left out and forgotte... Read More