Freedom to serve: a letter to Samuel
I love the fact that you served in the house of the LORD, even though you weren’t from the family of Aaron.
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Stories and pedestals: a letter to David
Are you the hero or the villain? Because no one wants to say neither or both.
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Ending passivity: a letter to Jephthah and his daughter
I often wondered if it ever occurred to you to ask to be released from your oath.
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Passion and power: a letter to Samson
Sometimes I find it hard to believe your story is anything other than a testosterone-fuelled adrenaline rush.
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The reward of victory: a letter to Barak and Deborah
At the end of the day, peace is its own reward. And it’s far greater than any personal glory we might gain in the fight to achieve that peace.
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Jars of clay: a letter to Gideon
If military power and might were the currency of faith, you’d be remembered for your conquests. But you’re not.
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Acting in the moment: a letter to Rahab
I loved the feeling that you recognised what was coming and what you needed to do to save your family.
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To fight and be good: a letter to Joshua
I like to think you were someone who didn’t love war, but was capable of waging it. And winning it.
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Trusting God’s goodness: a letter to Moses
You know what I’d really appreciate right now? More of your faith.
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Passion and justice: a letter to Moses
You were a person of faith, even when you were younger.
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A mother’s courage: letter to Jochebed
I don’t imagine it was easy to give Moses up, even if you knew he would have a future that you could never give him if he had stayed. Had you chosen a name for him? What was it?
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The witness of the body: a letter to Joseph
For as long as your body was in Egypt, it testified to your faith. It made a statement to those who came after you that they couldn’t ignore or forget.
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Our heart’s desire: a letter to Jacob
I wonder if you felt guilty when you heard that your first hope would be realised, that Joseph was indeed alive?
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Last(ing) words: a letter to Isaac
It’s no small thing that you knew your blessing would be more than just words.
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The truth of worship: a letter to Abraham
What did the LORD require of you?
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The story never told: a letter to Sarah
Many have told your story. But not you.
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What do you make of your younger self? A letter to Abram
I have many questions. Do you ever look back to your younger self? Do you recognise yourself?
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Commission, courage and completion: a letter to Noah
The bit that always gets me is God closing the door of the ark. I dunno, I just find something sacred in that. That God completes.
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The hidden life: a letter to Enoch
The author of Hebrews mentioned you to highlight the importance of faith; if we don’t on some level believe God exists, we can’t search for him and come to him.
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Faith, offering and voice: a letter to Abel
What was it about what you gave, when you gave it, from the means you had, that meant that your offering was one of wisdom, humility and willingness?
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