Category Archives: Genesis

There seems to be a direct cause and effect. The actions of one man on earth having an impact on the heart of the one and only God of heaven. And it makes me think how valued is worship by … Continue reading →

It’s been an interesting trip for Jacob (Genesis 28-33). He flees the wrath of his brother and he returns to his brother’s blessing. He leaves alone and returns with enough family and servants to create two camps of people. He … Continue reading →

Ok . . . honestly? . . . I think if I had been the editor-in-chief of the Old Testament Canon of Scripture there’s just some parts I would have left out . . . the story of the births … Continue reading →

Talk about faith in action and you’re talking about Noah. In a world that was imploding because “the wickedness of man was great in the earth” . . . during an era when “every intention of the thoughts of man’s … Continue reading →

The Holy Spirit, through Paul, tells us in Colossians 3 to set our minds on things above. But, to be honest, so often I’m so concerned with trying to navigate this horizontal plain that I forget to look up. But … Continue reading →

I kind of like the way Genesis 21 begins. Somewhat understated, actually . . . kind of matter of fact . . . almost with an air of “what else did you expect?” about it. But it jumps off the … Continue reading →

It’s one of those penetrating questions. Not a complicated question . . . in fact, the answer is sort of a no-brainer. However, the implications of the answer are such that it gives occasion to pause and reflect . . … Continue reading →

How important are anchors? Solid fixtures that we can tether ourselves to that provide stability . . . things we can latch onto when life gets a little chaotic . . . structures put in place that help re-establish our … Continue reading →

It’s the question that set the course of history. It’s the first question encountered in the Scriptures. That it is encountered so quickly, might seem kind of amazing . . . but there it is . . . put out … Continue reading →