Exodus 17:1-7

“How shall I know this?” aging Zechariah asked when told him he and his barren wife would conceive and bear a son. “How will this be?” asked young Mary, a virgin, told she would give birth to the Son of God. Both questions seem similar on the surface, yet Zechariah was struck mute for nine months, until his son, John, was born, while nothing happened to Mary. Why such a disparate response from Gabriel, God’s messenger? It’s all in our heart’s posture before God. Zechariah was cynical, demanding.…

Rocks can be annoying. I don’t want rocks in my yard. Three years ago, I had several trees planted. I prayed the whole time they wouldn’t hit big rocks—which my part of the country is known for—oth……

Rocks can be annoying. I don’t want rocks in my yard. Several years ago, I had several trees planted. I prayed the whole time the landscapers wouldn’t hit big rocks—which my part of the country is ……

Rocks can be annoying. I don’t want rocks in my yard. Several years ago, I had several trees planted. I prayed the whole time the landscapers wouldn’t hit big rocks—which my part of the country is ……

We see 6 keys for implementing change when we look at the Israelites story as they were told to leave Egypt and take possession of the Promised Land.…

Does God’s discipline seem severe? Like the consequence just didn’t fit the crime? Studying this story about Moses has taught me a thing or two……

By Elizabeth Prata Israel is a dry land. It is verdant in some areas where it is close to the humid Mediterranean, and in the north rain does fall between November and March. More than 70% of the a……