God is at work to fulfill His purposes and to use us and change us in the process   In these two chapters we are going to look at the big picture (God's over-arching plan and purposes – macro-view) and the … Continue reading →

We reap what we sow, but in God's mercy He can take our lemons and make lemonade for our good and His glory "THEN JACOB went [briskly and cheerfully] on his way [400 miles] and came to the land of … Continue reading →

Like Jacob, we often encounter God between a rock and a hard place   Scripture does not record the depth of Jacob's emotions that precede this powerful encounter with the Lord. I can identify with some of the feelings he may … Continue reading →

Six Sad Scenes/Four Sinful People   I can do my will through my strength even if I have to lie and cheat to do it. Before we look at this sad account of God's people disobeying Him and deceiving others we … Continue reading →

Market Place Ministry Issac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him." "Isaac built an altar there and called on ( proclaimed) the name of the LORD." Download Heart Chart "All … Continue reading →

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – "His" story continues through them and us Genesis 25  Abraham lived 38 years after Sarah died and 15 years after the birth of Jacob and Esau but Scripture records his death before … Continue reading →

REVELATION 22:7-21 – Jesus is coming soon!  LAST WORDS, LAST WARNINGS, LAST CHANCE “Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book…. the time is near. Behold, I am coming soon! … Continue reading →

Finding Brides (disciples) for Jesus who will say yes to Him (love and obey Him).  Genesis 24    "Abraham was now old and well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. 2 He said to the … Continue reading →

God's People live by faith in the promises of God even when facing death, the last enemy! Genesis 22:20-24 – 23:20         It was foggy and chilly. She could barely see the boats alongside her. Florence swam for fifteen hours. She … Continue reading →

"Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." Where is your hope?      Genesis 22:12   The man who is going to be executed tomorrow has an amazing concentration of thought. … Continue reading →

God tests us to burn out the false and fleeting values  and reveal the true and eternal values to others and ourselves! Genesis 22; James 1:2-5   This great show of faith and obedience is so radical that it is generally … Continue reading →

 "Seek peace and pursue it." Psalm 34:12   Being a peacemaker not just a peace lover.  Peaceful relationships provide a platform for worship and proclaiming god! Genesis 21:22-34   Vv. 22-23 – Abimelech saw God's hand on Abraham and wisely wanted a peaceful … Continue reading →

God's personal involvement in our lives in great joy and great sorrow.  "And the Lord visited Sarah  as He had said … as He had spoken." (KJV)  "but God said: listen to her voice." "God heard the boy crying."      Genesis … Continue reading →