Tag Archives: Old Testament

The Old Testament: Nehemiah I—Will Problems Never Cease? And Daughters Pitch in.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by virgowriter

As soon as I was old enough to care about such things, I wanted to buy a house.  When I was in college, I was too busy charging up my credit cards to believe this would be a reality anytime … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Ezra II – Ancient Fear Mongering Swaying Public Policy

Posted on May 20, 2013 by virgowriter

I remember walking home from dinner in March of 2003.  Along the way, I passed a bar, on whose TV President Bush was addressing the nation.  I rushed home.  Although I’d missed the beginning, I got the gist: we were … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Ezra I – Religious Tolerance

Posted on May 17, 2013 by virgowriter

When I was in elementary school, a new family moved to my street.  They were from India.  Because kids don’t always react to differences well, the daughter—who was in my kindergarten class—was not welcomed by my peers easily.  Because I … Continue reading →

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