The Beginning [Genesis 1:1-2:3] Beginning Questions [intro] Beginning Word on God [1:1-3; 2:1-3] Beginning of Everything (except God) [1:4-25] Beginning … More
Category: Genesis
God’s purpose from the beginning
I was struggling to keep up with my high school chemistry class. I just wasn’t getting it. I was too … More
for dads and granddads
Watch your average TV sitcom and you will see dumbed down dads on display. I can think of Homer Simpson, … More
a reunion to remember
Have you ever been to a reunion for family or school? I have been to a few. There is usually … More
life hurts. God heals.
When I was in the fourth grade I came down with a strange case of osteomyelitis—a bone marrow disease that … More
secrets of success [part 2]
We are people who collect. Some collect memorabilia. As a kid I collected thousands of sports cards and now I … More
secrets of success
I have only been married two-and-a-half years, but whenever Sarah and I have to spend a night apart it is … More
faithful deception: Judah & Tamar
It is easy to be confused by the events in this world. You can wonder until you are dizzy-in-the-head if … More
just your average Joe
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in a family—wealthier or better known—than your own? … More
Jacob: coming home [part 2]
Jacob left home a 40-year old virgin and now he returns with two wives, twelve children, and countless wealth. Jacob … More
Jacob: coming home [part 1]
Have you ever been away from home for more than a few months? Or long enough that you miss home … More
Jacob’s Journey—from recluse to reconciliation [part 3]
What does it mean to reconcile a relationship? What are some of the greatest stories of reconciliation you have ever … More
Jacob’s Journey—from recluse to reconciliation [part 2]
Jacob’s journey is a lot like watching WWE [Royal Rumble]. Jacob’s life is a total man soap opera. We have … More
Jacob’s Journey—from recluse to reconciliation [part 1]
Jacob is not the poster child for godly examples to emulate. He is 70 years old, single, jobless, a total … More
Jacob’s Dream
The story of Jacob’s ladder is well known by many who do not know the Bible. Jacob is depicted in … More
tale of twin brothers
I am one of six. I have three brothers and two sisters. I am at least 10-years older than my … More
