Taking on the Mantle

1 Kings 19:19,21 — “So he [Elijah] departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, while he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth. And Elijah passed over to him and threw his mantle on him…21 So he returned from following him, and took the pair of … More Taking on the Mantle

Why Mourning?

Matthew 5:4 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” The topic of mourning is one that is easy to overlook.  Why mourn?  Aren’t we supposed to have joy in Yahweh?  As I’ve pondered these things, I’ve been impacted by some Scripture passages that speak to this subject.  There are, in fact, … More Why Mourning?