There is a moment tucked away in 2 Kings 13:20–21 that feels almost too quiet for how explosive it is. Elisha, the prophet of God, has died. Israel buries him. The story should end there. But instead, Scripture tells us that during a raid, a dead man is hastily thrown into Elisha’s tomb. The moment… Continue reading Death cannot survive in the presence of resurrection live
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Doubting God’s goodness
In the book of Numbers, one of the most sobering realities is also one of the most hope filled. An entire generation comes out of Egypt, witnesses miracles, hears the voice of God, and yet repeatedly chooses fear over trust. They doubt God’s goodness, question His intentions, and refuse to enter the land He promised… Continue reading Doubting God’s goodness
Mouth to mouth
In 2 Kings 4:18–37, the story begins with sudden loss. A promised child dies without warning, without explanation, and without time to prepare. The room is quiet. The future feels sealed. What once held joy now holds grief. Scripture does not rush past this moment because God is not afraid of stillness. He is not… Continue reading Mouth to mouth
The ark
In Joshua 3, Israel stands at the edge of the Jordan River. Behind them is the wilderness. Ahead of them is the promise. In between is a river at flood stage, impossible to cross by human strength. This is not a small obstacle. It is a boundary that separates where they have been from where… Continue reading The ark
