Making time for God in your life
The king’s choice Sarabek awoke in the morning to the unfamiliar sounds of the city in the distance. The gardens around the palace and its thick walls made it quiet but the early morning activity could not be ignored. She Continue reading Song of Life 15
Saying goodbye, moving ahead By worship day, everyone in the village knew the family was going to the city. The worship leader recited a passage about family and Sarabek’s eyes filled with tears as they all sang together about the Continue reading Song of Life 14
Preparing for a journey After John returned from the village, the family went to the vineyard and took James with them to Yacob and Mary’s home. There, John told the rest of the family about the decision that Sarabek would Continue reading Song of Life 13
News from the city The men arrived and after serving them, Naomi and Sarabek walked to Yacob and Mary’s house at John’s instruction. He said he would send James for them when the meeting was completed. As he walked them Continue reading Song of Life 12
Healing in winter Naomi helped Sarabek dye the wool for her special projects and encouraged her daughter to think about a special shawl for herself, so it would be ready when the time came. Sarabek agreed and thought long and Continue reading Song of Life 11
Autumn’s cold wind Autumn was approaching and Sarabek finished the beautiful blue shawl she had made for Ruben’s mother. She hoped to hear from him that he would return for her, that he would speak to her father. Word reached Continue reading Song of Life 10
New family member arrives In midsummer, Mary began to experience the signs that it was time for the baby to be born. Naomi instructed her and Yacob that he was to come and get her for the birth. In the Continue reading Song of Life 9
Summer’s promise Sarabek started the new shawl the next morning after finishing her house chores. She first talked to her mother, telling her of the shepherd’s request and her mother readily agreed. The first job was to dye the wool Continue reading Song of Life 8
Shepherds at worship On worship day, Sarabek was up and eager to get to the village. She made sure the preparations were started for the midday meal her family would eat after fasting before service. She had brushed her hair Continue reading Song of Life 7
New life, new king That winter was very different for Sarabek; her older brother and his bride, Mary, came to supper at least once a week and she grew to love her new sister. She and her parents and other Continue reading Song of Life – 6
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