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Monthly Archives: October 2007
The Matriarchs: Leah and Rachel
So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah. (Gen 29:30) I never had a brother to measure myself against, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know what it is like to compare myself (unfavorably) … Continue reading
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The Matriarchs: Esau's Wives
Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of the Hittite women.” (Gen 27:46) We know little about Esau’s wives. Their names are given differently in Genesis 26 and 36. Are these contradictory accounts, or did … Continue reading
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The Matriarchs: Rebekah
And the servant brought out jewelry of silver and of gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave to her brother and to her mother costly ornaments. (Gen 24:53) Some Bible passages are difficult because they force … Continue reading
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The Matriarchs: Sarah
The LORD dealt with Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as he had promised. (Gen 21:1) Who would have thought an elderly, childless couple could have a baby after all these years? The promise of … Continue reading
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Wisdom and Folly
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” The beginning of silliness is, well, go see for yourself at The Grail Code. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a … Continue reading
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The Matriarchs: Hagar
The angel of the LORD found [Hagar] by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur. (Gen 16:7) Sarai gave her slave Hagar to Abram so she could bear him a son. As disturbing … Continue reading
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Christian Reconciliation Carnival #Next
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Life Lessons
Dan Edelen has shared 100 things he has learned after thirty years as a Christian. It is a treasury of wisdom, some of it no doubt hard won on the front lines of ministry and discipleship. It is definitely worth … Continue reading
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The Sin of Ham and the Curse of Canaan
Here’s a heart-warming story from the Bible: Noah, a man of the soil, was the first to plant a vineyard. He drank some of the wine and became drunk, and he lay uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father … Continue reading
Am I My Brother or Sister's Keeper?
Connie and I were asked to write a lesson for this year’s stewardship emphasis at church. Here is what we came up with: Introduction Three-year-old George and his twin sister Devon played together every day at the Walnut Street Baptist … Continue reading
