It's fascinating to think about the conversations that Isaac would have had with his father growing up. Abraham would have told his son all about God's promises and God's faithfulness in generations gone by. He would have told Isaac about God our Creator, about Adam and Eve in the Garden, about the Fall, and about … Continue reading Abraham & Isaac
Category: Living for Christ
Father Abraham
Heroes are heroes for a reason. Although they are not perfect people (only Jesus is perfect), the heroes of our faith inspire us to believe in God, follow God's way, and impact the world in eternally positive ways. Abraham is one of my heroes. Abraham was blessed to be a blessing to all nations. God … Continue reading Father Abraham
The Tower of Babylon
Every generation builds its own towers. Some towers are made of brick and steel. Others are structures and idols in people's minds. All are dangerous when they ignore God's commands and try to usurp His authority as the Sovereign ruler of the universe. The collapse of the tower of Babel (aka, the tower of Babylon) … Continue reading The Tower of Babylon
Un-Burdened
People carry heavy burdens. Some burdens are the responsibilities of life. Some burdens are hurts from the past or present. Some burdens are anxiety about the future. Some burdens are sins and addictions. Some burdens are major challenges that people face at home, at school, at work, or in the community. People carry heavy burdens. … Continue reading Un-Burdened
The Story of Noah
Jesus said that in the end times, the world would be similar to the events of the days of Noah. What were the days of Noah like? In the days of Noah, wickedness was widespread. God was brokenhearted because of the sinfulness of mankind. People were scheming all sorts of wickedness. It's kind of like … Continue reading The Story of Noah
The Story of Cain & Abel
Everyone has a story. Some are more tragic than others. Two Offerings The story of Cain and Abel begins with two offerings. Two brothers named Cain and Abel brought their offerings to the Lord. Abel's offering was acceptable to God but Cain's was not. Since we know that the Lord is just and fair, and … Continue reading The Story of Cain & Abel
The Fall of Man
Our world is broken. Poverty. Violence. Injustice. Slavery. Hunger. Rage. Indulgence. Divorce. Loneliness. Separation. Fear. Hurts. Where did it all begin? The world God created was perfect. The perfect Garden of Eden. Adam & Eve lived there, and they had a perfect relationship with God and each other. What happened? Genesis 3:1-7 1 Now the … Continue reading The Fall of Man
The Story of Creation
Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God is the Creator. The eternally existent One spoke time and space into existence and created everything that we can see and the unseen world that we cannot see. He created the laws that govern the universe and He created the universe … Continue reading The Story of Creation
The Greatest Story Jesus Ever Told
On the day of the resurrection, two of Jesus' disciples were walking the 8-mile road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They were discouraged and distraught. Their teacher, friend and leader, Jesus, had been crucified just a few days before. His death had caused his disciples to become confused and afraid. To add to their confusion, on … Continue reading The Greatest Story Jesus Ever Told
The Story of the Angels
Movies and television shows portray angels in a variety of ways. People around the world have varied beliefs about angels, demons and spirit-beings. How do we know what is true? Let's look to the Bible, God's Holy Word. Angels are spirit beings created by God, and they worship Him. They are described by many names in the Bible: … Continue reading The Story of the Angels