by iampiper It was early when Naomi awoke, searching for energy to get up. She has been feverishly packing and is exhausted. Naomi manages to pull herself out of bed and light the lamp; it was not yet dawn. …
Ruth: From Beggar to Princess Part Two
Surrendering My Pen, Offering My Words, My Heart
Writing stories is something that many authors did as little girls, dreaming of one day becoming a famous writer. Those of us old enough may have tapped away on the keys of a typewriter, white-out in hand, dreaming of creating…
What Do Women Want?
By Julie Moore How would I know? Well, I’m a woman. I have lots of friends who talk. I’m a blogger who communicates with other women bloggers. I’ve ministered to women in and out of Christian circles for about 17…
Daughters, Dads, and the One True Father
I was with my Bible study girls last year. We were on our usual summer hiatus because of all the activities of summer, but a few of us wanted and needed the continued fellowship and accountability. Without even realizing the…
Are You Speaking To Me?
Have you ever been sitting in church listening to a sermon, or in a Bible study or Sunday school class when it seems the speaker is talking directly to you? You know the feeling, the one where you look all…
Ruth: From Beggar to Princess Part One
by iampiper Ruth is my favorite Old Testament book; I am anxious to glimpse at her example of seeking God and following the deep inner calling, the same one that is inside you and me. I would encourage you to…