How does the Bible describe Weak Women? Strong Women?

By Elizabeth Prata We need godly examples of women who are strong in godly ways. These women who are strong in the right ways aren’t seen by many. This is either because the culture tries to hide them from us, or because they are truly godly, and thus are doing their work in humble, background… Continue reading How does the Bible describe Weak Women? Strong Women?

How does the Bible describe Weak Women? Strong Women? Part 2

By Elizabeth Prata Yesterday I wrote about what the Bible calls weak women, though the world insists these are in fact strong ladies. They are not. Tune in or read here to see what is really a weak woman in God’s economy. To summarize: weak women are the ones described in 2 Timothy 3:6, women made weak by… Continue reading How does the Bible describe Weak Women? Strong Women? Part 2

How to Lead an Extremely Significant Life. Anita Mathias Dreaming Beneath the Spires

16th century icon How to Lead an Extremely Significant Life Matthew 20: 20-28 Jesus came from a Kingdom of voluntary gentleness, in which Christ, called the Lion of Judah, stands at the centre of the throne in the guise of a lamb, looking as if it had been slain. No wonder his disciples struggled with his counter-cultural… Continue reading How to Lead an Extremely Significant Life. Anita Mathias Dreaming Beneath the Spires

The Privileged Life: 13 Ways to Pray for Israel and Ukraine

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.’” (Psalm 122:6) Earlier this year, I walked through a hallowed spot deep below the surface of Jerusalem.  Our tour group trekked through the Western Wall Tunnel, a skinny passageway that skirts alongside the precisely-hewn… Continue reading The Privileged Life: 13 Ways to Pray for Israel and Ukraine

Heresy vs false doctrine: What are they? Part 1

By Elizabeth Prata Should we pray for false teachers?Are false teachers and heretics the same thing?Can a false teacher repent?Can a heretic repent? I’m asked these questions now and then. Since I do a third of my ministry here as discernment, it’s logical I get asked discernment type questions. I’ve wondered the same thing myself.… Continue reading Heresy vs false doctrine: What are they? Part 1

Little Known Bible Characters #3: Trophimus

By Elizabeth Prata Paul made three major missionary journeys. Acts 20 records the 3rd. He had spent 3 months in Greece, then planned to get on a boat in Corinth and set sail for Jerusalem via Syria, but he learned that some Jews were plotting to grab him for nefarious purposes on the voyage, so he decided… Continue reading Little Known Bible Characters #3: Trophimus

How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?

The Kings of Israel had a significant impact on the lives of their subjects. Interestingly, some of these kings are less known… How did Jehoahaz And Jehoash influence Israel? Let’s take some lessons from the Bible. The entire existence of the Israelites called for the need for kings and rulers. As stubborn as they were,… Continue reading How Did Jehoahaz And Jehoash Influence Israel?

Moses Interceded For Israel With Great Results

What do we mean when we say that Moses interceded for Israel? Spiritual intercession means intervening on behalf of another person to the Lord through prayer. Here in Exodus, God showed us what it looks like when one intercedes for someone else. When Moses interceded for Israel, he found himself literally standing between them and… Continue reading Moses Interceded For Israel With Great Results

Jehu, King of Israel – Part 2

Queen Jezabel Being Punished by Jehuby Andrea Celesti (1637–1712) This is the second part on my study of Jehu, king of Israel. This study is divided into two parts. Part one, “Jehu, King of Israel – Part 1,” was an overview of the political and religious crises that prompted the prophetic community of the Northern… Continue reading Jehu, King of Israel – Part 2

David, King of Israel

Kind David in Prayerby Pieter de Grebber (1635)Wikimedia Commons David was the second and the greatest king of Israel. David was the youngest son of Jesse, a man who lived in Bethlehem. The name of David’s mother is never mentioned in the Old Testament. According to the genealogy in the book of Ruth, David was… Continue reading David, King of Israel