Another day with Jesus

                     The Daughters of Zelophehad                                                                   Numbers 27 Valuing your inheritance...   Do you have a daughter?     What do you wish for her future? A healthy life, a prosperous home, children, or an exciting career? Or a child to love as you age? What name did you call her, and why did you select it? Was it a family name, or did you think it suited her? Or did it roll off your tongue as pleasant to the ear? Our parents assign us a name which is ours forever, and our identity is linked to it. Surnames identify our family, heritage, and ethnicity.   The children of Israel gave their children significant names. Zelophehad, from the Manasseh tribe, had five daughters, and he...

        So, where was God? LOT’S DAUGHTERS                                            This week we have seen flood devastation in Libya, just one of frequent disasters of our times. Do you realise the Bible contains a several disaster stories? Lot's daughters experienced such a catastrophic event......... Lot, the prominent citizen, sat at the city gate as merchants traveled through Sodom. Under the city walls, the town officials conducted legal transactions and announced the latest news. Two strangers entered and Lot arose to welcome them, bowing to the ground as he fulfilled his civic duty. Many years ago, his Uncle Abraham had offered Lot land. He selected the fertile Jordan plains, the site of five cities, and pitched his tent near Sodom, where he married and moved into in the city. The streets buzzed ...

      Miriam, the Prophetess Miriam was amazing woman, but hers was a challenging life.... Miriam. the sister of Moses. Imagine if she could tell you her story.        We have  travelled in the desert for forty years. Last week I celebrated my one hundred and thirtieth birthday. As I reflect on my life, the Lord God’s provision and faithfulness overwhelm me. He is exalted. Praise be to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.     Our story began with my baby brother well over a hundred years ago. One warm evening, while my mother prepared our supper, he lay crying in his basket. My mother clutched him to her breast.     “Shh, little one, the slave masters will hear you.”     “Will they kill him, Mummy?”     She wrapped her free arm around my shoulders and smiled.   “No, Miriam. The Lord our God will take care of us. Do you remember how the Lord helped the midwives at his bi...

Moments to share with Jesus   Welcome to my blog after a long break. I'm Janet Crawshaw, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a music teacher, Bible Study leader and an author.    Riverstone Community Church is my spiritual home, an evangelical Bible based community of Christian believers.    God has given me a passion to share my faith through my writing. I have a historical novel, called Castles in his Heart. From time to time, I'll upload a story or a Bible study review to encourage your faith journey. I'd love to pray for you. If you have questions about these articles, please leave a comment. Every story results from the moments I've shared with Jesus in the scriptures. So, please enjoy!  When They Prayed is available on Amazon at   https://www.amazon.com.au/When-They-Prayed-Janet-Crawshaw/dp/0645141704    My first story is about Eve, the first woman. She is remarkable and I  can identify with her beauty and her faults.    ...