by Jessica McKillip Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall certainly be neither dew nor rain during these years, except by my word.” 1 Kings 17:1 We open our study this week seeing Elijah …
The God Who Satisfies
As we begin a new season of classes on Tuesday Mornings, I wonder what has weathered our souls since we last met together? How many of us have been under low clouds that poured on us each day? Who of us experienced sunny skies and rainbows? Has it been a time of drought and doing …
Gathering Mercy
I love living in a place that has a change of seasons. Variety is good in my world; as one season drags on, I can count on knowing that “this too shall pass.” That concept is amplified for me because we also happen to make our living by the seasons, as farmers. Planting season gives …
Mountain-sized Problems
When we first started this series on Summer Rain, I knew we would need rain at some point this summer. What I didn’t know was how very much we would need it. A drought can be overwhelming, can’t it? I realize this every time I go out to water my lawn and garden. We live …
Tumbleweeds and Trees
Tumbleweeds tell a story. Whether they’re plastered along a fencerow or bouncing down a highway, they speak of a dry and rootless life. They are the fruit of a barren wilderness. Jeremiah used them as an example when bringing this message from God: “Cursed is the strong one who depends on mere humans, who thinks …
Equip Her 