Wendy Pope

The Oreo Heartbreak

The Oreo Heartbreak The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 After a lunch of peanut butter sandwiches, chips, and apples, it was treat time. The most common treat in our house is usually a family favorite: Oreo cookies. Eating an Oreo is an art to each individual….

My Wrestling Match

I’ve been wrestling with something since September 22. It won’t let me go. “When I arrived back in Jerusalem, I learned about Eliashib’s evil deed in providing Tobiah with a room in the courtyards of the Temple of God.” Nehemiah 13:7 It might seem a bit strange to that I would be hung-up on such…

Just Say Yes

Have you ever heard God give you an assignment but lacked the confidence to say yes? Maybe you even offered excuses for your unwillingness and argued with God about your lack of qualifications. Then you and I are in good company. Me, you, and Moses. God gave Moses an assignment, “Go to Egypt. Free my…