Some biblical stories shock us at first glance, and the resurrection at Elisha’s tomb is one of them. A funeral. Raiders. Panic. A body thrown into the nearest tomb—and then suddenly, life. Yet beneath the surprise is a tender message from God: His power doesn’t fade when His servants do. Elisha was gone, but God wasn’t finished using him. Even his bones carried a testimony of resurrection.

Naaman’s story is a powerful reminder that outward success cannot heal inward brokenness. Scripture introduces him as a mighty, respected commander—but adds one painful truth: “He was a leper.” Many of us live in that tension. We look strong on the outside, but inside we carry wounds, fears, and needs we cannot fix on our own.

Some of God’s greatest stories begin in the most forgettable places. A dirt road on a mail route. A quiet classroom after hours. A field with a man behind a…

“An altar is where something dies so something greater can live.”