Today, I finished reading the book of Genesis, ending with the death of Joseph. Just before he dies, he makes his family promise to take his bones back to Canaan, trusting that God will fulfill the promise made to their ancestor Abraham and give them the promised land. Joseph is the central character in Genesis …
Who’s Writing Your Story?
I’ve often thought that people who say the Bible is boring haven’t read it, especially the Old Testament. It contains intrigue, mystery, deception, lying, stealing, immorality, and coveting—every kind of human activity you can dream up. Thankfully, redemption and rescue are also woven throughout the stories of our ancestors. Several stories found in the past …
What Does It Mean To Wrestle With God?
Hosea 12:3-6 – In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his maturity he contended with God. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor. He found Him at Bethel and there He spoke with us, even the Lord, the God of hosts, the Lord …
Don’t Run To Egypt
By Genesis 25, Abraham had died at the age of 175, and Isaac inherited all his flocks, servants, and personal wealth. Isaac is married to Rebekah, and they have twin boys, Jacob and Esau. The two siblings are at odds even before birth. Esau is the oldest, but Jacob comes out of the womb grasping …
What’s On Your Timeline?
Most of us can look back to years past and remember a few significant events that changed the course of our lives. We could draw a timeline from birth to our (future) death and illustrate our stories by marking those events. Here is when we met our spouse. And here is when our first child …
The Way Of The Word 