Don’t Worry If Your Family Isn’t Perfect

Don’t Worry If Your Family Isn’t Perfect

Jan 16, 2019 | Faith

When God called Abraham to be the father of many nations, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus, He surely knew this family tree was going to include some extremely thorny branches. Jealousy Murder Deception Lies They all grew here. Yet God chose not to chop it...
He’s Seen It All…..And He’s Still Here

He’s Seen It All…..And He’s Still Here

Jan 15, 2019 | Faith

I have to confess. There was a small chapter of my life when I watched “Days of Our Lives.” I knew the plot line was shallow. And I knew that in real life dramatic conversations rarely end with someone sipping coffee while music plays them out of the...
The Thing About Covenants

The Thing About Covenants

Jan 14, 2019 | Faith

Since the beginning of time, God has been in the covenant-making business. Working with imperfect people to complete a perfect plan. He started in a garden. With a couple who for all practical purposes “had it made.” But still went looking. Wanting more....
When God’s Plan May Not Involve Me

When God’s Plan May Not Involve Me

Jan 13, 2019 | Faith

I’ll wonder every time. Did God’s plan include Rebekah’s decision to trick Isaac? To have Jacob lie to his own dad? In Old Testament times, the blessing of a father could not be revoked once spoken. Rebekah surely knew this. Isaac surely knew this...
Because Stories Can’t Be Shared Until He Writes Them

Because Stories Can’t Be Shared Until He Writes Them

Jan 12, 2019 | Faith

How often did Abraham retell his story? Sitting by the gate of the city (or wherever men gathered to chat in Old Testament times), he surely rehashed the details time and time again. An elderly couple A promised son And a God who asked for that very son to be...