When Jacob walked by Laban’s sons he couldn’t help over-hearing their conversation. “Jacob got rich off Abba’s flocks.” “Yeah, everything he has once belonged to Dad.” “Why are his goats so much bigger than our goats? How’d that happen?” One glance at Laban and Jacob felt like the outsider he was. That looked carried so… Continue reading Heading Home
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Praying God’s Promises
Jacob gathered his three best servants. “I want you to go to my brother, Esau. This is what I want you to tell him: ‘Your servant, Jacob, has been with Laban these twenty years and has accumulated much. I’m returning and hope to find favor in your sight.’ Come back here before he comes, please.”… Continue reading Praying God’s Promises
HOUSE OF GOD
“I told you that was a bad idea, Mom.” Rebekah shook her head. “No, God told me you would be first before you were born. This is still working out just fine. It’s time for you to marry and start a family. Go to Haran and live with my brother, Laban. He has daughters who’ll… Continue reading HOUSE OF GOD
A REPEATED PROMISE
“We can’t stay here. There’s nothing left for the animals to eat. This famine is too much to endure. Let’s move west until we find suitable pastures.” A tear rolled down Rebekah’s cheek as she watched the dust rise from the goat herd as they walked. “I thought this was where God promised to bless… Continue reading A REPEATED PROMISE
This is where I’ll likely be in 25 years
I’ve seen a lot of stuff recently about setting goals. Much of it revolves around seeing where you’ll be in twenty five years. The logic stems from the idea that if you can think something then you can achieve it. Ask Mitt Romney how well that works, or Michael Dukakis, or anyone else who ran… Continue reading This is where I’ll likely be in 25 years
My Mountain Perspective From a Big Rig
Which do you prefer when driving near mountains? Do you like to go around them, over them, of through them? If neither of those appeal to you you must be a Christ follower who prefers Jesus’s option. Watch this video to find out His unique approach to dealing with mountains. I’ll see you later. … Continue reading My Mountain Perspective From a Big Rig
A DECLARATION AND A REQUEST
When the three men finished eating they stood. Abraham stood and followed them as they walked eastward. Jesus stopped. The others did, too. “I must explain to Abraham what I’m about to do since he must pass down My requirements of righteousness and justice to the nation I have chosen through him. Every nation shall… Continue reading A DECLARATION AND A REQUEST
Happy Leap Day Y’all!
Here it is…the day you’ve waited four years for. February 29th–that extra day that keeps us up to date with the orbit of the earth around the sun. That means you have an extra day to get caught up on those items you’ve been putting off, like going to the gym (remember that resolution?). I… Continue reading Happy Leap Day Y’all!
A REQUEST FOLLOWED BY ACTION
Abram strolled around one of his flocks of sheep in the cool of the morning. He tried to remember the size of his herds when he first entered Canaan. It felt like a lifetime ago. In many ways it was. Ishmael’s birth changed everything by giving a legitimate heir to hand this all off to.… Continue reading A REQUEST FOLLOWED BY ACTION
Happy New Year Y’all…um Y’all reading this in China that is.
Don’t you just love how small the world has become with the internet? I know I do. Who knew there were two new years in the world? Now you do. The big question becomes: How are you going to take advantage of it? For those of you who didn’t make any resolutions now you still… Continue reading Happy New Year Y’all…um Y’all reading this in China that is.