A Unique Believers Manual. For those who want to learn the TRUTH of what God is saying in His Word.

    © anna m. c. hazen 1999 (from a vision I had in 1997)   This Blood Is For You Dear Reader, Welcome to my little corner of the web! I’m so glad you stopped by. I created this space to share hope, truth, and love—and to invite you into a conversation that I believe can change our lives. Life can sometimes be overwhelming, but we don’t have to walk it alone. We are all on a journey, and it’s my heart’s desire that this blog becomes a place where we can encourage each other, grow together, and share the joy that comes from knowing Yeshua (Jesus). Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have been walking with Him for years, I’d love to hear your thoughts. What brings you peace? What challenges are you facing? Whatever it may be, your voice matters, and I want this to be a space where you can share and be heard, in a positive way. Feel free to leave a (positive) comment below—I’d love to hear from you and learn how we can pray for one another. You are not alone. ...

Forty . This is just my take on it. It’s one of those numbers that keeps showing up all over the Bible, over and over again, almost like God is highlighting it in bold, purposefully so we will notice it. Fourty . It’s not random, and it’s not just a coincidence—it’s intentional, purposeful, and carrying a weight that stretches all the way from Genesis to Revelation. Every time it appears, something is happening, something is shifting, something is being completed or prepared or tested . And the deeper you look, the more you realize that forty isn’t just a number—it’s a pattern. It’s a divine cycle of trial, transformation, and transition . Let’s start at the beginning. The first time we see forty in Scripture, it’s tied to judgment and cleansing. In Genesis, when God sent the flood, the rain poured down for forty days and forty nights . That wasn’t just a heavy storm; that was the undoing of creation itself, a total reset of the earth. The Hebrew word for forty is אַרְבָּעִים ( arba‘...

Silence is something the modern world doesn’t really know how to handle. Everywhere you turn, there’s noise—people talking, notifications buzzing, music playing, cars honking, someone always trying to fill the quiet. It’s almost like silence makes people uncomfortable, as if they’re afraid of what they’ll hear when there’s nothing left to distract them. But the Bible paints a very different picture of silence. In Scripture, silence isn’t emptiness. It’s not an absence of something—it’s the presence of something deeper, something sacred. In the Hebrew texts, one of the words often tied to silence is דּוּמִיָּה ( dumiyyah ), which means quietness, stillness, or even a kind of expectant silence before God. It’s used in places like Psalm 62:1 , where David says, "Truly my soul waits in silence for God; from Him comes my salvation." That word "waits in silence" is the same root. It’s not just being quiet; it’s an active, deliberate stillness, a kind of inner posture ...

 After watching a few funny animal videos on YouTube, I found myself really thinking about the humor in animals. It's fascinating how something so deeply human—laughter and play—could also be woven into the lives of animals in a way that reflects God’s design. Humor isn’t just a human thing, after all; it’s part of God’s creation, and I believe that animals reflect some of God’s divine playfulness in ways we don't always realize. When you look at the world through the lens of Scripture, it becomes clear that God's creation is full of joy and lightness. Genesis 1:31 tells us that “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” The word “good” here is the Hebrew tov ( טוֹב ), which doesn't just mean “functional” but carries a sense of delight, pleasure, and beauty. God’s creation is not just designed to work—it’s designed to bring joy. And within that joyful design, animals are included, not just as tools to serve us human’s needs, but as creatures with intrinsic ...

I've been sitting with something for a while now that’s been stirring me up—a conversation, really, about what it means to be human, and the power of what we create. And I feel like it’s something worth sharing because it’s gotten me thinking about all of us—the work we do, the creativity we pour into the world, and why it matters so much, not just to us, but to the very essence of who we are as people. For four years, I spent a good chunk of my life studying writing. College wasn’t just about learning how to put sentences together or figure out proper grammar. It was about learning how to tell stories that matter. It was about discovering my voice, learning how to express myself, and recognizing the power of words. It was more than just writing. It was about realizing that words carry weight. They shape the way we see the world, the way we understand our own lives, and the way we connect with others. Words don’t just convey information—they convey meaning, emotion, truth. That’s ...

When we think about the miracles that Jesus did, our minds often race to the spectacular: the blind receiving sight, the lame walking, the dead being raised to life, and even water turned into wine. But if we only focus on the spectacle, we miss the heart of what these miracles are truly about. Jesus’ miracles are not just impressive displays of power. They are signs, yes, but more than that—they are revelations. They reveal who Jesus is , what He came to do, and how God is working in our world, especially through the most unlikely and ordinary moments of life. In the ancient scrolls, both in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, we read about a profound story of a man who moves through life differently. It’s not just about power or miraculous events; it’s about the way He engages with the brokenness, the pain, and the chaos of the world. When we look closely at the miracles, we see not only the miraculous but the deep tenderness with which Jesus interacts with humanity. This is God among us, n...

Looking Back, But Moving Forward: Trusting God in the Midst of Our Battles 1 Samuel 17. We’re dropped into an area full of hills and valleys. The Israelites are at war with the Philistines, in the Valley of Elah. Two armies are on opposite hills, facing each other, but the battle isn’t starting. It’s like a standoff, where both sides are waiting, and in the midst of it all, there’s a giant—a literal giant—named Goliath. This guy is HUGE! The description of him is something that stands out immediately. Goliath’s height is given in the text as "six cubits and a span," which, according to some translations, is about 9 feet 9 inches, and to others 13 feet!. It’s hard to even fathom someone that tall. And when we think of giants, while giants might sound mythological, ancient texts and historical records do explain about people of extraordinary height. Goliath’s size alone would have struck fear into anyone who saw him. It would have me, if I lived back then! It’s as if we’re lo...

Let’s take a moment to think about something really real. You've been there, haven’t you? That moment when you’re in a conversation—or maybe even an argument—with someone who just won’t listen. They’re not hearing what you’re saying, not because they don’t understand, but because they don’t want to. They’re stuck in their own way of thinking, and no matter how much truth you show them, no matter how many times you try to explain yourself, they just keep rejecting it. They dig their heels in deeper, and before you know it, you’re stuck in a battle that seems pointless. You’re trying to reason with them, but it’s like talking to a wall. This is exactly what Proverbs 26:4 is talking about when it says, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.” On the surface, this may seem like simple advice—just don’t argue with fools. But when you really sit with it, it’s a much deeper message. It’s not just telling us to avoid arguments, it’s warning us...

Matthew 25:14-30 "For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey." In this parable, Jesus tells us a story about a man who is preparing to go on a long journey. Before he leaves, he entrusts his possessions to his servants. To one, he gives five talents, to another two, and to the third, just one. The interesting part is how he gives each servant a different amount, but he does so “according to his own ability.” The master knows each servant well enough to understand their capacity. The key here is that each one gets something, and the amount isn’t as important as what they do with it. Now, let’s pause for a moment. A talent (1) in this story isn’t just a skill or an ability, though that’s how we might think of the word today. The Greek word τάλαντον ( talanton ) refers to a la...

Worry is something that just sneaks up on you, right? It’s like breathing—you don’t even notice it happening half the time. One minute, you're feeling fine, and the next, your thoughts are racing a thousand miles a minute. You’re already stuck in those “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios. You start thinking of every possible outcome, and it all builds up, making you feel like you’re trapped in your own mind. You try to shake it off, but it’s like being in a rocking chair—lots of movement, but you’re going nowhere. You’re spinning in circles. I think we can all relate to that feeling. You put so much energy into trying to solve everything in your mind, to “prepare” for things that might never happen, and yet… you end up in the same place. Anxious. Tired. Still without answers. Jesus saw us struggling with this. He knew exactly how overwhelming worry can feel, which is why He spoke directly to it in Matthew 6:25-34. He said, “Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, chapter 13, has been quoted at weddings, written on greeting cards, and memorized by believers for centuries. It’s known as the love chapter, and for good reason. But if it’s only read as a beautiful piece of poetry about love, something crucial is missed. This wasn’t just a nice interlude or a standalone meditation on love. Paul wasn’t writing this to make people feel warm and fuzzy. He was correcting something. Corinth was a city with a serious reputation. It was a melting pot of Greek philosophy, Roman ambition, and every kind of religious practice imaginable. It was a city of wealth and excess, but also of deep spiritual hunger. The church in Corinth reflected the culture around it—divided, competitive, and obsessed with status. The believers there had been given incredible spiritual gifts, but they had lost sight of the reason behind them. They had started to view spiritual gifts as a way to prove their own importance, as a measure of personal g...

 I love the story in Acts 8—it’s so full of layers. There’s something about how God’s plan unfolds in the most unexpected ways that always catches me. Philip is just going about his day, and then God says, "Go south to the road that leads from Jerusalem to Gaza." Philip doesn’t ask questions—he just goes. It’s one of those moments where God’s direction doesn’t always make sense at first, but Philip follows, trusting. And that’s the thing. We often don’t know why we’re being led somewhere, but God’s purpose is bigger than we realize. As Philip is walking down the road, he spots the Ethiopian eunuch, who’s sitting in his chariot, reading from the scroll of Isaiah. Now, this eunuch is interesting for a lot of reasons. He’s from Ethiopia, he’s a court official, and he’s obviously a person of stature. But there’s also a weight to his story—he’s a eunuch, which means he’s someone who, according to Jewish law, would have been considered ceremonially unclean and excluded from full ...