Author: Mishael
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Discovering Wholeness in The Peace of God Bible
In a world that often feels restless, divided, and noisy, the promise of peace can sound almost too good to be true. Yet Scripture tells us that peace is not only possible, it’s what we were made for. The Peace of God Bible (NKJV, Thomas Nelson) is a beautiful new resource designed to help us Read more
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The Parable of the Talents: Faithful Stewardship or Prophetic Protest?
When Jesus told stories, He rarely made them simple. His parables are layered, provocative, and often unsettling. One of the most debated is the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30). At first glance, it seems straightforward: a master entrusts his servants with vast sums of money, departs, and later returns to settle accounts. Two servants Read more
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Are Writers Really Scatterbrained? How Creativity and Forgetfulness Connect
Writers have long carried the reputation of being absent-minded, distracted, or downright scatterbrained. From the eccentric professor stereotype to the dreamy novelist who forgets to eat while chasing a plot twist, culture loves to imagine authors as brilliant but disorganized. But is that really the truth? And more importantly—what does it mean for those of Read more
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The Greater Miracle: Forgiveness and Healing in the Story of the Paralytic
In the Gospel story of the paralytic man lowered through the roof by his friends, Jesus asks a piercing question: “Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Get up and walk’?” (Matthew 9:5, NIV) On the surface, the answer seems obvious. Anyone could say, “Your sins are forgiven,” because there’s no visible Read more
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Empathy, Assassination, and the Oldest Trick in the Book
I never heard of Charlie Kirk until he was dead. In recent years, I’ve made a point of staying away as much as possible from anything the least little bit political. But my Facebook feed blew up in waves of anger and jubilation after the man was assassinated, and I was instantly curious. I’ve learned Read more
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What the Resurrection Lily Reveals About Trusting in God’s Love
“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” — (Matthew 6:28-29, KJV) There’s something quietly arresting about the resurrection lily in this photo—its pale pink petals unfurling Read more
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Tikvah: The Tether of Hope
I recently came across a note in Strong’s Concordance that stirred something deep in me. It was about the Hebrew word for “hope”—tikvah. The entry read: “From patriarchal narratives to post-exilic prophecy, hope is revealed as a secure tether to the steadfast love and purposes of God, ultimately fulfilled in Christ and still operative for Read more
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When God Stepped into My Plot: Unexpected Character Twists
Writing a novel often feels like charting a course on unfamiliar seas. Halfway through drafting Fireman’s Lesson in Love, God gently steered me into uncharted waters. A character twist I never saw coming. I thought I knew who the arsonist was. Sure enough, it was Character A. But in a quiet moment of prayer and Read more
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How to Balance Your Writing with Life’s Demands
Finding space to write amid work, family, chores, and the demands of daily living can feel like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. How do you balance your writing with all the urgent things that need to get done right away? With intention, discipline, and a dash of grace, you can cultivate a sustainable Read more
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Velvet Lies vs. Liberating Truth: Discerning the Language of Spiritual Enslavement
We live in a world overflowing with poetic promises. Inspirational slogans fill social feeds and spiritual spaces alike, many shimmering with emotional pull but hollow in substance. The troubling part? These phrases sound wise. They feel right. Yet they often lead not to healing or freedom—but to confusion, pride, or subtle bondage. God’s Word warns Read more