I know where wild horses roam free as the wind. It’s a peaceful place, high in the hills, where there are no fences. I’ve taken a few friends there, when the sun was sinking low […]
Author: Emily
Job, Part 5: The Epiphany
During the reign of Herod the Great, a royal caravan came from foreign lands east of Palestine. Sages, with an entourage of soldiers and slaves. Gentiles like Job, bringing precious gifts for an infant king […]
Job, Part 4: The Dragon
Adonai said to the satan, ‘Did you notice my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth …’ Then the satan responded to Adonai, saying, ‘… strike everything that he has, and […]
Job, Part 3: The Chariot of Fire
Then ADONAI answered Job out of the whirlwind… ‘Now gird up your loins like a man; I will question you, and you will inform me!’”–Job 38:2-3 TLV The more I read The Book of Job, […]
Job, Part 2: James–A Commentary on The Book of Job?
The Book of Job is a portal into an unseen war, a tribute to the glory of God in creation, and a testimony to the fact that people inevitably disappoint each other and that great […]
Job, Part 1: Dusting Off The Arab Hero of The Bible
Before Moses or Muhammad, there was a mighty son of the East who lost everything and wanted to appeal in heaven’s court with boldness (“like a prince”).
He’s cloaked in mystery.
Jews, Christians and Muslims honor him. Scholars are puzzled by him. Even in his own lifetime, he was a legend and a riddle. He was truly his brother’s keeper, and yet his name means “hated”–he suffered because he was hated, and then he was hated because he suffered. His name has become synonymous with persecution and perseverance, immortalized in what is possibly the oldest and most ironic book in the Bible (a book that is revolutionary, exotic, and often misunderstood).
Every Year With Jesus Is A Good Year
I haven’t been in the “zone” now for seven months! Seven. Months. And decluttering, not writing, is currently at the top of my agenda. But since my friends and family appreciate the personal touch, here’s a little recap […]
