Anatu was a servant-girl in the court of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon between 600-530 B.C. She worked alongside her older sister preparing rich cuisine that included beef, mutton, pig, goat meat, eggs and stews made with flavorful gravy rich with animal fat. Anatu had the important task of presenting the prepared food to the king and his court. She was careful to garnish the dishes with fresh greens, chicken gizzards, and bird feathers when she felt especially creative. One day, a loud commotion erupted throughout the king’s court. “What does this mean?” Anatu asked her sister. “There is talk that Read More
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Faithful, Not Famous
This devotional was sent to me by a friend. It gives so much encouragement to know that God has not called us to be famous, but faithful. Telling others the good news of eternal life does not have to be done in a formal setting. It could be having lunch with a friend or neighbor, calling a loved one, talking with someone you meet at the mall. The opportunities are endless. The message is timeless. Be faithful. Based on: Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and Read More
The Teacher Through Elly’s Eyes
He was not an ordinary preacher or teacher who taught in the Temple. This Man often taught in open spaces like on a hillside or from a boat at the beach. On a particular day, He held the attention of a very large crowd who had gathered in a solitary place – some to hear what He had to say; others came to be healed of their diseases. A man, his wife and their two young sons settled on the green grass on the outer fringe of the great multitude. “Can we move closer?” Elly asked her husband. He nodded Read More