Jan 18, 2019 | Faith
Thirteen years have passed since Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. From becoming the personal attendant to Potiphar to being thrown into prison by this very same man, Joseph has learned that his confidence should never be placed in the hands of men. So...
Jan 17, 2019 | Faith
I love slipping into my robe every morning. And enjoying the space between sleeping and getting ready for the day. The spacious place where decisions are totally mine. Drink coffee? Drink hot tea? The choice is mine. Start laundry or wait til evening? The choice is...
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...
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...
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....
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...