In 2002, we visited my brother and his family who are missionaries in Africa. While there, they took us to see one of the natural wonders of the world—Victoria Falls.
Author: Eva Burkholder
From C-Sections to Fistulas
Lane @ 5 lbs. 8 oz. "It is time to do a c-section," my doctor said around 8 pm on February 11, 1991. I had entered the hospital that morning to have my labor induced because I had preeclampsia and my baby was very small. Preeclampsia is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure … Continue reading From C-Sections to Fistulas
Become Like Little Children
Let my introduce you to Clayton. He goes to my church. I used to watch him in the nursery when he was a toddler. He is the son of our dear friends, Jason and Jennifer Martin. His mom has served in the Women's Ministry with me for the past seven years. His dad has been … Continue reading Become Like Little Children
Bring Them To Jesus
Today, I sit and listen to Jesus’s teaching by reading and meditating on Matthew 9:1–8 and its parallel passages Luke 5:17–26 and Mark 2:1–12. I follow the example of the crowd that pressed in upon Jesus to hear him speak and to witness his demonstrations of power by healing many sick people.
Hands Held High
Exodus 17:8-16 defines one of the roles I play as an ezer kenegdo (Genesis 2:18), a strong helper, an ally in battle - that of holding high my hands in prayer on behalf of my loved ones. When the Israelites were coming out of Egypt, and were weary and worn out, the Amalekites (descendants of Esau) met them … Continue reading Hands Held High
Taking a Test Drive
While burning calories at the gym, I flipped the channel to a cooking show to pass the time. I tuned in just in time to hear some famous chefs sum up the popular beliefs on sex and living together: I know some people who didn't have sex before marriage. I know this is technically, quote, … Continue reading Taking a Test Drive
Ezer in Oz
Sometimes, Hollywood gets it right! While watching Disney's recent movie, Oz, the Great and Powerful, I was amazed. How is it that they could so beautifully illustrate the unique role of ezer kenegdo found in Genesis 2:18? This word has been translated as “help meet or suitable helper" but is better explained by author, Carolyn Custis James as a strong helper, … Continue reading Ezer in Oz
Let the Older Women…
Several years ago, my women's ministry team decided to honor our women over 60. We created a theme entitled, "Wise Women" and we planned an entire year's worth of events and opportunities for the women to be encouraged and learn from our older, wiser women. But to my surprise, I had a very hard time … Continue reading Let the Older Women…
