The Shepherd’s Watch “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.” — Luke 2:8–9 (NIV) Background Just outside Bethlehem, hills roll gently like waves frozen … Continue reading The Sacred Places: Bethlehem
Spiritual Growth
Sacred Places: Bethlehem
The Fields of Boaz “So Ruth left and entered the field to gather grain behind the harvesters. She happened to be in the portion of land belonging to Boaz…” — Ruth 2:3 (CSB) Background Long before Bethlehem became known for a manger and a star, it was known for its fields. Fertile, sloping hills outside … Continue reading Sacred Places: Bethlehem
Circles of Justice
Psalm 23:3 — Circles of Justice “He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” We often read this verse and imagine a straight, clear road—a well-paved highway of obedience and clarity. But the Hebrew tells a deeper story. The phrase translated as “paths of righteousness” is actually b’ma‘gəlē-ṣedeq in Hebrew, which means … Continue reading Circles of Justice
Truth in Bloom 