Learning to Let God Burn Away What Cannot Remain DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God sometimes uses destruction as a pathway to purification? When we read Numbers 19:1–4, the imagery can feel unsettling: a flawless red heifer, without defect, is not simply sacrificed—it is completely burned. “The heifer will be burned in hisContinue reading “When Fire Cleanses”
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Judgment, Mourning, and Hope
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture: Zechariah 11–14 Today we close the book of Zechariah, and what a sweeping vision it leaves us with. These final chapters are filled with both sorrow and triumph—judgment for rebellion, protection for God’s people, purification for a remnant, and glorious prospects of a coming King. As we readContinue reading “Judgment, Mourning, and Hope”
Ashes and Hope
On July 10, 1660, Anne Bradstreet’s home was destroyed by fire, leading her to reflect on loss in her poem, “Upon the Burning of Our House.” Through her experience and Biblical references, she conveys the importance of eternal treasures over earthly possessions. Loss can refine faith, emphasizing reliance on God’s unchanging promises.