Monthly Archives: May 2013

A Smoldering Wick

The candles flickered as the breeze blew gently through the tent. A moment later a stronger gust was too much, and the flame of one small candle near the door was overwhelmed. Where the fire had been was now only … Continue reading

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Gomer’s Husband

I’ll admit that for people of my generation, that title sounds weird. When we think of the name Gomer, in our minds the first person that pops up is Gomer Pyle, the wacky U.S. Marine Corps private on television who … Continue reading

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Hosea’s Wife

I’ve spent several days in the Old Testament book of Hosea. What an amazing story that depicts the even more amazing love of God. The Lord spoke to Hosea and said that Israel had committed “great whoredom by forsaking the … Continue reading

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Monica’s Son

“…casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Monica was a strong Christian woman who had married an unbeliever. She, of course, desperately wanted her husband to know salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection. … Continue reading

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