Ruts Across the Soul
People are emotionally unwell right now. I went to the bank this week, and as usual the workers were understaffed and the line was long. As I entered the door and observed the long line stretching almost to…
Jesus in 1 Kings
How do you follow the Greatest King of Israel?? … the Great King David! * A man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22) * Greatest among warriors! (1 Samuel 18:7) * 40 years of experience…
Jesus in 2 Samuel
The prominent design element in today’s gate is … a Branch. This is hugely significant! The book of 2 Samuel is a biographical account of the life of the greatest king of Israel … King David. David is…
Jesus in 1 Samuel
Our background photo for today was taken from a high place. So also, as we read through the first half of the book of 1 Samuel, we see that the nation of Israel is at a high point. …
Jesus in Ruth
Our background photo for today features a lovely pink gate. However, if you look closely, you might notice that the photo seems slightly off-tilt. Things don’t seem to be quite level. This is because the road in front…
Jesus in Judges
In the book of Joshua we saw great success! Tremendous victory! God was with His people Israel in mighty power! God was faithful to bring His people into the fabulous land He had promised to give them! But…
Jesus in Joshua
In our background photo for today a beautiful paradise awaits just beyond the gate. Brilliant sunshine beckons … just beyond the gate. Glimpses of the Pacific Ocean can be seen … deep blue waters stretching far away to…
Jesus in Deuteronomy
Our background photo for today shows a gate leading from one pasture … to another pasture. But, as you can tell, it is a long way off. Barbed wire is prominent in the foreground of our background photo.…
Jesus in Numbers
As we open the book of Numbers, it is time for the people of Israel to enter and settle in the special homeland God promised to give them. But when the people of Israel reach the special land…
Jesus in Leviticus
It is significant that the gate in today’s background photo is flanked on either side by large garbage cans. The people of Israel were miraculously delivered from oppression and slavery in Egypt. No longer were they marginalized, mistreated,…