Allana Walker
Allana Walker (MFA, Liberty University) is an editor and consultant for The Way Back to Ourselves. You can follow her blog, Daughter of the King, at https://allanawalker.substack.com/.”
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The Lost Art of Christian Hospitality
Culturally, we may be tempted to think of hospitality as pulling out the fancy china when company comes for dinner or serving tea and coffee after a meal. But if we look at the context of Paul’s instruction to “practice hospitality,” we see that hospitality goes beyond presentation to relation.
What Does It Mean That “The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength”?
Taken out of context, Nehemiah 8:10 can easily become a platitude. However, when we consider the weight of this verse within the context of Nehemiah’s narrative, we recognize that the joy of the LORD is not simply a source of power or stamina; it is a spiritual fortress in times of distress.
How Do We Rejoice in Our Sufferings?
No matter what evil we may face in this lifetime, we can rejoice in knowing that God walks with us through our suffering, there is a purpose for our suffering, and that Christ will have the victory over our suffering.
Do I Have To Forgive Them?
When faced with the painful task of forgiving someone who shows no remorse for the harm they have caused us, we can find courage in knowing that God will administer justice perfectly, both to us and our offender.
Why You Should Know The Women in Jesus’ Family Tree
Though there are countless examples throughout Scripture of God honoring women, few compare to Jesus’ culturally subversive genealogy in Matthew 1.
