Mesu Andrews's Blog, page 48
August 30, 2013
What’s A Spiritual Pen Pal?
Failed Pen Pal Experiment My third grade teacher thought I needed a pen pal in Argentina. Why? My life consisted of cornstalks, cows, and TV commercials. We lived in the middle of a cornfield, and I could barely find Indianapolis on the map. How was I supposed to relate to a little girl in Argentina? … Read More
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August 23, 2013
Moses Changed Joshua’s Name—Why It Matters
Golf. You either love it or hate it. Perhaps there are those who have no opinion of the strange past-time where over-dressed men and women swing sticks at little white balls aiming at tiny holes in the ground. I used to hate it, mostly because my mom did. Her dad was a lawyer and played …
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August 16, 2013
Reading Beyond Reason—Encountering Edu-tainment
I’ve been at the Oregon Christian Writers Conference all week and had a FABULOUS time! Liz Curtis Higgs and Georgene Rice were our keynote speakers, and we had wonderful editor and agent workshops each day to hone our writing craft. This conference was extra special because my two best friends and critique partners, Meg Wilson … Read More
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August 9, 2013
4 Ways God Uses Our Suffering For Good
I try hard not to whine. How about you? And I find daily encouragement in the promise that something good always comes from suffering (Romans 8:28). Here are a few practical ways I noticed Yahweh fulfill that promise to Moses before Paul wrote it down centuries later. Suffering Prepares Us to Help Others Moses seemed to lead a … Read More
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August 2, 2013
Moses Unites Mesu’s Two NEW BOOKS!
Yep, that’s me signing the contract for the TWO new books I’ve been hinting at for ages! No snappy titles yet, but the main characters for books #5 and #6 are: BOOK #5 – Pharoah’s Daughter BOOK #6 – Miriam, the Prophetess Moses Is the Tie that Binds! As you probably guessed, both books will … Read More
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August 1, 2013
August Newsletter: Featured Article
Biblical Emotion How do you feel about feelings? Have you given much thought to God’s emotions? Here’s what J.I. Packer thinks: “When we study God’s wisdom, we learn about his mind. When we study God’s power, we learn about his arm. When we study God’s knowledge, we learn about his eyes. When we study God’s … Read More
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Book Review: Desired: The Untold Story of Samson and Delilah by Ginger Garrett
Desired: The Untold Story of Samson and Delilah by Ginger Garrett Book Description: Before Samson was an Old Testament legend, he was a prodigal son, an inexperienced suitor, a vengeful husband, and a lost soul driven by his own weakness. This is his story as told by three strong women who loved him—the nagging, manipulative … Read More
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July 26, 2013
Levites’ Golden Thread—Why It Matters To You
God leaves nothing to chance. Have you noticed? It’s no coincidence Noah’s destroying rain lasted forty days. Moses’ days on Mt. Sinai in Yahweh’s presence also numbered forty, and Jesus fasted forty days in the wilderness. It’s only one of the golden threads in Scripture. Another golden thread begins with Abel’s sacrifice in the Garden of … Read More
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July 19, 2013
3 Reasons Every Christian Should Study Egypt
Egypt Is In the News! As some of you may have read on my Facebook page, I had begun the initial planning for a readers’ tour of Egypt–before all their political unrest flashed across our TV screens on CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and every other news station on the planet. For months my heart … Read More
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July 12, 2013
Remedy For People-Pleasing
The Tale of No Make-Up I once spoke at a retreat about Transparency. The final session was on Sunday morning, and I felt led to forego all the finery we women indulge before we gather together. No perfume, no make-up, no jewelry, no hair-curling or hairspray; and I wore sweats and slippers. (I DID take a shower, … Read More
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