Jesus in Esther
The gate for today’s background photo is located along a paved walking path. Every day, a sea of humanity passes by this gate … normal, common, ordinary people … passing by on the walking path. So it was…
Jesus in Nehemiah
As we look at today’s background photo, to be honest, it means nothing to us. A crumbling wall … there isn’t even a gate … the gate is completely gone. So what. Now think for a moment to…
Jesus in Ezra
Our background photo for today was taken in a botanical garden … one which is filled with a dazzling array of gorgeous plants showcasing vibrant blooms. But this gate?? Where are the dazzling plants with vibrant blooms?? This…
Jesus in 2 Chronicles
The books of 1 & 2 Chronicles are written to the first remnant of Jews returning back to their homeland after 70 years of captivity in the far-away land of Babylon. The very first group to return comes…
Jesus in 1 Chronicles
The gate in today’s background photo speaks to the fact that the people of Israel have been carried away into captivity in a far-away foreign land. 70 years is a long time to live as exiles in a…
Jesus in 2 Kings
The gate in today’s background photo is flanked on either side by imposing heads of stern-looking statuary. No doubt prominent, influential heads-of-state back in their day. And so, just as the imposing head-statuary stretches away on either side…
Ruts Across the Soul
People are emotionally unwell right now. I went to the bank this week, and as usual the workers were understaffed and the line was long. As I entered the door and observed the long line stretching almost to…
Jesus in 1 Kings
How do you follow the Greatest King of Israel?? … the Great King David! * A man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22) * Greatest among warriors! (1 Samuel 18:7) * 40 years of experience…
Jesus in 2 Samuel
The prominent design element in today’s gate is … a Branch. This is hugely significant! The book of 2 Samuel is a biographical account of the life of the greatest king of Israel … King David. David is…
Jesus in 1 Samuel
Our background photo for today was taken from a high place. So also, as we read through the first half of the book of 1 Samuel, we see that the nation of Israel is at a high point. …