Shortly after Israel’s great deliverance from Egypt, God made a covenant with the nation of Israel that He would be their God and they would be His people. You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how … Continue reading
“Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness. And He said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess it.” … Continue reading
I am reposting this from about a year ago (with minor edits). October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, intended to raise awareness. Would that we could all remain constantly aware and determine to stand for justice and against abuse. …to … Continue reading
…to love, honor, and cherish, from this day forward, so long as we both shall live… The solemnity and vision of those sacred marriage vows still raise my head a little higher and leave me in a reflective mood every … Continue reading
Covenant and redemption are biblical concepts that were once very familiar in many ancient civilizations, but are much less familiar in modern western civilization. In our modern western society, the primary relationship that we still recognize in covenant terms is … Continue reading
Lately, I have read several references to Romans 6:23 in which it was apparent the author gleaned a far different message from this verse than I do. Each time, I resisted the urge to try to explain my own understanding… … Continue reading
I am currently alternating working with three different horses. Pistol, our one-year-old filly, is trusting, inquisitive, and friendly. She is still several months away from being ready to ride, as her muscles, tendons, and joints are still developing. However, we … Continue reading
This morning I am thinking about recent conversations with friends who are escaping abuse… and realizing anew how horribly the Divorce Mythology commonly believed among Christians turns the biblical message upside down. The Bible has a recurring theme of redemption … Continue reading
Lessons from Job This is my fourth and final post in this series addressing the topic When Evil Prospers. In this post we will discuss some of the lessons I have gleaned from the book of Job. If you have … Continue reading
In Part 1 of this series, I shared a little of my personal story and discussed the importance of processing, at a deep emotional level, the reality that we are not alone. Others who have gone before us have experienced … Continue reading