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The news spread quickly throughout the house. Their master, Naaman had leprosy. Tears filled her eyes as the little servant girl heard of his suffering. Though she had been taken from her home in Israel at such an early age, she trusted God and had grown to love her master and his wife. The little…

As the last breath escaped his lips, she carefully stood and carried her small son up the stairs. Gently she laid his body on the man of God’s bed. With one last look back at the peaceful stillness on her beloved son’s face, she quietly shut the door. Her steps quickened as she reached the…

Settling down into his chair, Elisha gazed about the room and once again thanked God for the blessing of his Shunammite friend. Meeting on the road one day, he accepted the offer of a homecooked meal. What a blessing after a long day of travel! What followed were many more meals shared when Elisha and…

Scanning the note, her eyes widened as the written numbers brought reality to her situation. No! She could not lose her sons too! Tossing the note aside, the young widow burst out the door to search for Elisha. Her husband was a member of Elisha’s group of prophets before his death. He loved the Lord…

Called to Life Eternal1 “And the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth.” 1 Kings 17:24 As soon as the calendar indicates spring is near, I watch the outdoors for signs of life. Walking through the woods, I look…

Called to Plant Seeds1 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 Quietness filling the meeting room is suddenly broken by loud grumbling. In growing embarrassment, you realize your stomach has let everyone know lunchtime is near.…

Though the journey would be challenging, it was not enough to just hear the reports. The wisdom and fame of King Solomon had steadily grown bringing honor to God. Though she wanted to see his kingdom for herself, questions were stirring in her mind. Would King Solomon have the answers? Gathering a large entourage of…

Moonlight flooded the rooftop as Bathsheba completed her cleansing bath. Though her body should have relaxed in the warmth of the water, Bathsheba felt restless. With the coming of spring, Uriah had gone off to battle. One day seemed like another. Busy with her daily tasks, she still felt lonely. She longed for Uriah to…

Startled by the abrupt entrance of the young shepherd, Abigail carefully listened to his words. While she knew quick action was needed, she took time to carefully devise a plan then gathered her servants to set things in motion. Knowing she could not change Nabal’s heart, Abigail knew she could intervene to prevent a great…

Her life as a princess was far from a fairytale, yet it seemed as if her dreams were about to come true! Michal had known David most of her life. Listening to melodies from David’s heart had calmed her father’s spirit. Yet David was not just around the palace for King Saul, he was her…