In Genesis 21 we discover an interesting encounter between Abraham and Abimelech. Hopefully you recall the earlier meeting between these two in Genesis 20. Abraham had left the area of Mamre and gone to the territory of Negeb, where Abimelech, the king of Gerar lived. Abraham, fearing the heathen king and his people once againContinue reading “Mutual Respect Affords Peace and Potential”
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Nehemiah's Adversaries
I often visit the book of Nehemiah when considering matters of leadership. This Old Testament account of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem provides great insight into what leadership requires, the necessity of clear vision, the accomplishment of the vision and the investment and requirements on people employed in the work of God. AsContinue reading “Nehemiah's Adversaries”
Patience- It's Not Just Being Still
Today I began preparing for my next message in the series, Watch for the Light, and in my studying began looking more specifically at Romans 8:24-25. I want to share some of the things I was impacted by as I read Dr Martin Lloyd-Jones commentary on the passage. The Scripture reads, “For in this hopeContinue reading “Patience- It's Not Just Being Still”
Radical – Reading That Challenges
It has been a long time since I last posted, you know life gets busy and I have always said that I can’t allow my blog to something that wags my life. But now I have a few minutes extra and want to write on a book I am reading, titled, Radical, by David Platt.Continue reading “Radical – Reading That Challenges”
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6 Principles to be More Effective Fathers
Sunday we looked at Genesis 16 and 21 considering the transformation that had occurred in Abraham’s life as he grew in his faithful obedience to God. From this message I want to remind you about 6 principles from Gordon MacDonald’s book, The Effective Father. 1. Sharpen your sensitivity to your family’s needs by committing yourContinue reading “6 Principles to be More Effective Fathers”
Melchizedek, Jesus of that order
One of the thoughts entering my mind as I have contemplated writing this blog on Melchizedek is, “Why do we need to carefully consider something in Scripture that gets just a small amount of attention? The name only occurs 10 times afterall.” My answer is that though there is relatively little information on Melchizedek, andContinue reading “Melchizedek, Jesus of that order”
Call Upon the Name of the Lord
As I pointed out briefly on Sunday, In Genesis 4:26 there is this hopeful and redemptive statement that should secure our attention. The Scripture reads, “To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD.” As I was sharingContinue reading “Call Upon the Name of the Lord”
Genesis 4
Studying Genesis continues be a rich challenge. It is challenging for a number of reasons, the most significant being the implications for our lives that are evident in the text. These practical lessons are often discovered in obvious ways, at other times they come in some of the most subtle ways through meditation and thoroughContinue reading “Genesis 4”
Thoughts on Genesis 1
I am currently studying the book of Genesis and teaching through this book on Sunday mornings at Church. I must say, as excited as I am at this opportunity, so am I equally overwhelmed at the incredible responsibility, and intricacies of the book. The greatest solace in my conflict comes in the fact that weContinue reading “Thoughts on Genesis 1”
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