In our culture, we have a set of words that are used solely as names, words such as David and Michelle. When we name our children, we choose a name based on how well we like the sound of the…
How do we explain the fact that Abraham and Sarah pretended to be siblings?
Genesis tells us that on two separate occasions, Abraham and Sarah posed as brother and sister and then Sarah was taken from her husband into another man’s house. These incidents strike us as bizarre and we often are not sure…
Are you trusting or suspicious?
Do you and your spouse trust each other? Do you and your friends trust each other? If not, why not? Is there a legitimate reason for the lack of trust or is someone overly suspicious? Genesis 20 tells us about…
Do our actions match our interpretation of the Bible?
When missionaries go to countries that are hostile to Christianity, they hide the real reason they are there. They don’t admit they are missionaries; otherwise, they would be kicked out of the country or worse. When asked, they state another…
Why does prayer work?
Are you confidant that prayer works? Are you confident that your prayers can make a difference in the lives of other people? The Bible contains many examples of prayer, but Genesis 20 actually gives us insight into why prayer works. …
Do you ever wonder where life went wrong?
Do you ever have days where you ponder life and realize life isn’t what you always imagined it would be? Perhaps your career went awry. Perhaps marriage is disappointing. Perhaps your family is a mess. Perhaps you have chronic health…
Does prayer work?
Do you ever wonder if prayer works? Do you ever feel that prayer is a waste of time? Do you know what the Bible says about prayer? When we pray, we are talking to God. Sometimes prayer includes asking God…