Has Elijah Given Up?
I Kings 19: 1-18 Following the clear demonstration of God’s power in the rain of fire at Mt. Carmel, one would assume that all would now be well in Israel. Furthermore, we might think of reading that Elijah was lauded as their hero – parades, a day in his...
Retribution, Rain, Retreat (Decision Day Postscript)
I Kings 18: 40-45 The aftermath to the victory at Mt. Carmel is, in part, difficult to accept. However, we would be remiss if we just ignored. So, let’s take a look. When the matter was clearly settled, Elijah turned immediately and called the people to seize the prophets...
Decision Day at Mt. Carmel: Part 2
I Kings 18: 20-40; 3 Kingdoms 18: 20-40 As we closed Part 1, the people of Israel were making their way to the crest of Mt. Carmel. They were about to witness a confrontation – both terrestrial and celestial – between the prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal....
Decision Day at Mt. Carmel: Part 1
I Kings 18: 20-40; 3 Kingdoms 18: 20-40 From the time Elijah first appeared before King Ahab boldly proclaiming God’s judgment upon Israel, on through his experiences at Cherith and Zarephath, one is gripped with the sense that the great prophet was being prepared and led to some gigantic,...
Mother’s Day – I Remember Mama
From Kh. Dannie Dear Sisters, Happy Mother’s Day! Whether a mother, by giving physical birth, by having adopted children, by being a godparent, by teaching children, by caring for those in situations who needed a mother’s love, we have all touched a child’s life. Mother’s Day blessings to all...
Cave of Adullam – a special place
I Samuel 22: 1,2; I Kingdoms 22:1,2 There are times in our lives – when adversaries rise against us or daunting challenges lay ahead of us – that may strike us with fear or delude us with doubt or cloud us with confusion. Such times call for an extra...