Human Armies versus a Single Angel

Human Armies versus a Single Angel

In our natural state, it is easy to be overwhelmed by what looks like an intimidating display of strength and power.

Today, we are looking at a passage that is a review of events also found in 2 Kings 18-19.

Both passages report how a massive human army was overpowered and conquered by a single angel sent by the Lord.

Read on for insights that will encourage your own faith journey as you and others encounter challenges in your own lives.

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Have You Prepared Your Heart for Christmas? | Part Four

Have You Prepared Your Heart for Christmas Part Four

Are you familiar with the saying, “Home is where the heart is”?

What does this saying imply to you?

Does the implication change depending on whether you still live in the town where you were born or if you live thousands of miles away from your birthplace?

When I lost my husband to mental illness in July 2024, it was interesting how many people’s questions frequently revolved around whether I would move back to my birthplace or stay where I currently live. This question came from family, friends, colleagues, and even strangers.

Obviously, this question arose from a place of care and concern since I am about a thousand miles from my family roots.

My mother has shared that she regularly responds that I’ve lived in my current location for twenty-some years now when she is asked if I’ll move back to where she lives. Often, people will then say to her, “Oh, her life is there then.”

I’ll share how I am answering this question in relation to the saying, “home is where the heart is” and the study of Luke 2:1-20 that follows at the end of this post.

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