Genesis 9:18-29 (Originally posted on May 15, 2020) The three sons of Noah were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They were all blessed by God. Ham apparently was the troublemaker, the black sheep of the family. He embarrassed and humiliated his father, and in return, Noah cursed Ham’s son Canaan. Ouch. Noah was found righteous by God, but Noah wasn’tContinue reading “Sons of Noah”
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Who Is Israel?
Who is Israel, and why does it matter? In the Bible, the man called Israel was actually born as Jacob. Remember the story of Jacob and Esau? Esau sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a bowl of stew. These twins were the sons of Isaac who was the son of Abraham, whoContinue reading “Who Is Israel?”
Genesis 8:20-9:17
Originally posted on May 7, 2020 The first thing Noah did when he left the ark was build an altar to the Lord. He took of every clean animal and offered burnt offerings to God. The Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said that He would never again destroy every living thing. God was faithful to Noah, andContinue reading “Genesis 8:20-9:17”
Genesis 8:5-19
Revised from the original post on May 1, 2020 After the great flood, the waters finally receded. While Noah was waiting, he sent out a raven and it flew here and there. Then he sent out a dove, but with no place for it to land, it returned to him. He waited seven days then sent the doveContinue reading “Genesis 8:5-19”
This is What Christmas is All About, Charlie Brown
Every year at Christmas time, my favorite tradition is to sit down as a family and watch the old Charlie Brown Christmas special. My son is grown now, but with him or without, every year like clockwork, I still watch it. Even back in the 1960s, it seemed like Hollywood was pushing Christ out ofContinue reading “This is What Christmas is All About, Charlie Brown”
Noah’s Ark
Originally posted on April 23, 2020. Genesis Chp. 7 – 8:4 In chapter six, God told Noah to build the ark, and he did – as crazy as it must have seemed. God found Noah to be righteous and wanted to save him and his family. He was 600 years old when God began to sendContinue reading “Noah’s Ark”
Heal
Do you know that God CAN heal you and your loved ones, but still doubt that He will? It’s understandable. We pray for healing all the time, but not all the time do we receive it. Why is this? Do you think maybe it’s God’s plan to allow sickness and disease to overcome us? DoContinue reading “Heal”
Mourn with Hope
(Originally posted on June 8, 2025) Mourning is a curious thing. Someone you’ve known and loved your entire life is suddenly gone. At first, there is just the knowledge of it—very rationale. Then, you’re busy, so it seems bearable as long as you’re not standing still. Stillness is the enemy in mourning. When you stopContinue reading “Mourn with Hope”
WAS JOB REALLY PATIENT?
My whole life I have heard about the patience of Job, but when I finally got around to reading this canonical text, I realized I’d been duped, because in my opinion, he was not so patient. For those who do not know this story, in the book of Job, the devil attempts to turn JobContinue reading “WAS JOB REALLY PATIENT?”
PRAYERS URGENTLY NEEDED!
My fellow prayer warriors, we need you! Please forward this prayer request to every church, every family member, and each and every friend you have. Archie, my son’s father, has been fighting cancer for two years. Things are getting very scary, but our God is greater than ANY illness. We know miracles still happen everyContinue reading “PRAYERS URGENTLY NEEDED!”
I Never Knew You
“I never knew you. Depart from me” (Matthew 7:23). Will Jesus say this to you on that day? There are some who love the Lord, who are Christians, who have chosen Christ, yet don’t even try to follow His commandments. It’s true that no one can live up to the standards of Jesus. However, God’sContinue reading “I Never Knew You”
Mourn With Hope
Mourning is a curious thing. Someone you’ve known and loved your entire life is suddenly gone. At first, there is just the knowledge of it—very rationale. Then, you’re busy, so it seems bearable as long as you’re not standing still. Stillness is the enemy in mourning. When you stop moving, that’s when it hits youContinue reading “Mourn With Hope”
God Told Noah: Genesis 6:5-22
In Genesis 6:5-22, God revealed to Noah that He would destroy the earth because it was filled with violence. He saw that the wickedness of man was great and that his heart was continually evil; however, God saw goodness in Noah and spared him, his family, and the animals two by two. God told Noah toContinue reading “God Told Noah: Genesis 6:5-22”
Tricky Tricky
Genesis Chp. 6:1-13 Genesis Chapter 6 describes wicked times in the Bible and contains verses which are controversial due to the differing views of Bible scholars. Some believe that the sons of God mentioned in verse 2 are actually fallen angels who, with Satan, were thrown out of Heaven. Other Bible scholars believe that the sons ofContinue reading “Tricky Tricky”
Adam to Noah
Genesis 5 I will never forget the time my son called me and asked (without even a “Hi Mom.”), “What happened to m’ man Enoch?” My response: “Huh?” I soon realized he was talking about Enoch from the Bible. The Bible is very brief about Enoch’s demise. In fact, it’s so brief it’s easy to completely miss. From Genesis 5:1Continue reading “Adam to Noah”
Time to Reconnect
I loved the book Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker! One day I was listening to a podcast that had been shared by a friend (Laura Baker). The guest on the podcast that day was a man named Carlos Whittaker. He did an experiment in which he removed all technology and screens from his life for sevenContinue reading “Time to Reconnect”
Cain Moves On
Genesis 4:16-26 Cain has killed his brother Abel, and God sends him out to wander the earth. Cain ends up in the land of Nod, which is east of Eden. This verse always seems to stump people. If Adam and Eve were the first people, and they only had two children (sons) and one was already dead,Continue reading “Cain Moves On”
Cain’s Punishment
Genesis 4:9-15 (Originally posted on March 2, 2020) Cain has just killed his brother Abel, apparently, over petty jealousy. In verse 9 God questions Cain, and Cain lies to God. Can you imagine lying to God? God asks you a question; you know God knows EVERYTHING, but you still lie to Him? What sense does that make? Reminds me ofContinue reading “Cain’s Punishment”
Faith or Works?
The story of Rahab in the book of Joshua is a tale of faith, works, and promises. It also shows God is not picky in whom he uses for good. Rahab was a prostitute who saved God’s men in the land of Jericho. Joshua (a man of God) sent two spies into Jericho to secretlyContinue reading “Faith or Works?”
Cain and Abel
Genesis Chp. 4:1-8 (Originally published on February 21, 2020) Adam “knew” his wife Eve and she gave birth to Cain. Later she gave birth to Abel. Abel kept flocks of sheep, and Cain was a tiller of the ground. Cain brought an offering to the Lord of the fruit of the ground. Abel brought ofContinue reading “Cain and Abel”