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Stories published in 2024.
Once, a man named Eleazar lived in the city of Bethel. Eleazar was weary from the weight of the world. His spirit was consumed, his days felt like they were extinguished, and it seemed as if the grave was ready for him. He was not only...
In the times of old in the land of Israel, a grand assembly of people found themselves gathered in the broad place before the water gate. UNITED with a single purpose, they beseeched Ezra the scribe to bring forth the book of God's law as...
The inhabitants of Jerusalem faced great turmoil when the Arabians invaded, killing the ruling monarch and his eldest sons. Among the aftermath of death and confusion, they appointed Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, as their new king....
Once upon a time, after the death of Nahash, the king of the children of Ammon, his son, Hanun succeeded him on the throne in continuation of his legacy. Always the peacemaker, King David sought to extend the branches of friendship to the...
In the seventh year of Jehu's reign, Jehoash became king. Both native to Jerusalem, his mother Zibiah hailed from the humble city of Beersheba, contributing to his divine education. Jehoash was known for ruling in a manner that was...
The days of King David were drawing to a close as old age overcame him. Feeble and frail, he called out to his son Solomon. "I am going the way of the earth," he murmured, reminding Solomon of the inevitable path all mortal beings must...
In the ancient city of Ramah, the revered prophet Samuel passed. His death caused a great sorrow among the Israelites who gathered to mourn him, burying him at his house in Ramah. As they grieved, David, the future king of Israel,...
In a time of disorder, when Israel had no king, the tribe of Dan was in search for a land they could call their own, as their rightful inheritance hadn't yet been bestowed among the tribes of Israel. Five courageous men were dispatched...
Once upon a time, there was a fierce and respected ruler named Joshua, who had led the Israelites to triumphant victories over Jericho and Ai, devastating these cities and their kings completely. His reputation struck fear into the hearts...
Title: "The Covenant on the Land" Once upon a time, it was instilled into the children of Israel, the laws and commands that had to be respected and fulfilled as they marched into the land promised by God, Jehovah, the Almighty. Their...
In the time after the Israelites were led out of Egypt, a man named Korah, a descendant of Levi, rose up in opposition against Moses, along with Dathan, Abiram, and On, who were descendants of Reuben. They gathered 250 prominent men of...
In the wilderness of Sinai, the Israelites huddled around their spiritual leaders, Moses and Aaron, awaiting instruction. The Lord Jehovah spoke to these leaders with divine guidance on the upkeep of the Israelites' health and their...
The journey of the Israelites, led by their humble shepherd Moses, was full of twists and turns. They had been delivered mightily from the oppressive hands of the Egyptians and were heading, guided by the mighty hand of Jehovah, towards a...
Jacob lived in the land of Canaan, the same land his father had traveled through. It was here where he raised his twelve sons, each uniquely different. One of them, seventeen-year-old Joseph, who was born to him in his old age, held a...
In a period of great unrest and turmoil, an entity assigned me a workforce that bore a significant resemblance to a rod. As the entity instructed, I began to measure the illustrious temple of God, the sacred altar, and those who gathered...
Once in the town of Carmi, where the roads wind like a serpent and the hills nestle homes like swaddling babies, there lived two brothers: Issachar, a wealthy merchant, and Benjamin, an humble farmer. The people of the town were kind and...
Once upon a time, in the ancient city of Athens, an assembly of faithful were left alone, save for the company of the apostle Paul and his dear comrade, Timothy. Unable to bear the separation from his beloved brethren, Paul thought it good...
In the early days after the Resurrection of Christ, there existed a group of faithful believers who ministered the word of God fervently despite facing enormous challenges. They were named ‘Vessels of Light’ because they embraced their...
Once upon a time, after His resurrection, Jesus chose to reveal Himself once more to His disciples near the Sea of Tiberias. Among these disciples were Simon Peter, Thomas, also called Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of...
In the day of Jesus, amidst a gathering in Galilee, there were men who told Jesus about the cruel acts of Pontius Pilate, who had ordered the blood of some Galileans to be mingled with their sacrifices. Jesus took this as an opportunity to...
The Kingdom of Heaven was once illustrated by a great wedding feast prepared by a bridegroom. Ten virgins, all hopeful attendees, gathered with their lamps to light their way to the celebration. While all ten of them were eager, only five...
Once upon a time, as decreed by Jehovah, the God of Israel, the lands of Lebanon and Bashan were beleaguered by a great and terrible fire. The once mighty forest, now consumed by fire, lit up the night sky. The once grand cedars of...
There once was a man named Jonah, son of Amittai, who received a call from Jehovah, the Almighty God. The God of all creation commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh, a vastly sinful city, and preach against its wicked ways, for their offending...
In the third year of King Belshazzar’s reign, a vision of future events filled Daniel’s thoughts. Though not a new experience, each vision brought a new weight of importance to his mind. This happened in the luxurious palace of Shushan...