There are thirteen years between Genesis 16 & 17. Abram’s impatience (chapter 16) must have spawned questions that would have haunted him: “Is the Lord done with me?” “What hope do I have that God will give me land and… Read More
The Price of Impatience
None of us like to wait. When we wait, it feels like we are wasting time, missing something in life. We have fast-food restaurants, “overnight” shipping and express lanes on the highway. We have things to do and no time… Read More
Crisis Converted
This week in our study of Abram, our Father in Faith, we will discover just how profound a thinker Abram was. Indeed, Abram saw through the superficial aspects of God’s promises. He understood the “end game” of what God was… Read More
Decisions, Decisions …
At any given moment, in whatever situation we find ourselves, we will always reveal what we value by the choices we make. For example, the person who values the truth will tell the truth. The person who values justice will… Read More
When Things Go South
Trusting the Lord is not natural, but it is essential. We are all born with the natural inclination to trust what we believe to be true, act on what we think is right, and do what we feel should be… Read More