Once there was a young girl skunk named Stella. Stella was a very sweet young skunk. She made friends easily and had lots of playmates among the bunnies, raccoons, possums, and other animals of the forest. She even had a few friends among the birds who would light on a low tree branch or bush…
The prophecy of Haggai, which means “festal” or “festival,” is very short, only 2 chapters, but it plays a very important role in the plans of God. In 539 B.C. Cyrus, Emperor of the Medo-Persian Empire, issued a decree permitting the Jews, who had been exiled to Babylonia when Nebuchadnezzar was Emperor, to return to…
Stephanie’s name is Stephanie for the following reasons. (1) We like the name. (2) In the New Testament we read several times about the crown awarded to the victor. In 1 Cor. 9.25 it is the reward for victory in the ancient Greek athletic contests. That crown was actually a wreath made of various leafy…
The Birthright The Old Testament tells of two aspects of inheritance, the birthright and the blessing. It was the custom in Old Testament days for the oldest son to inherit a double portion: Dt. 21.17: “But he shall recognize the firstborn … by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he…