Don’t Settle! Achsah’s Request for Blessing (Joshua 15:16–19)
The narrative of Achsah, daughter of Caleb, isn’t just about inheriting a blessing; it’s about asking in expectation and refusing to settle. In Joshua 15, Caleb promises his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever successfully captures Kiriath-sepher. Othniel accomplishes the task and receives Achsah as his wife. Shortly thereafter, Achsah approaches her father with a…
What the Cross Reveals About the Heart of God
A year ago, when my son took a college course on Greek mythology, he frequently shared what he learned. He was fascinated by deities like Cronus, who devoured his own children out of fear they might overthrow him, and by Apollo, whose predatory behavior was celebrated in ancient stories. As a pastoral counselor, I couldn’t…
Reading Scripture with the Head and Heart: What is Hermeneutics?
There are tons of reasons people misinterpret the scriptures. I get it, it’s a living, breathing, active text that is thousands of years old, written in a language that most people don’t speak, and to a people that most modern readers would find it challenging to connect with. Sometimes people misinterpret scriptures for nefarious purposes.…
Kiah Wakefield 