in Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to take his only son Issac to a mountain and sacrifice him as a burnt offering. He obeys. I love how this story is told with just the basic facts…very matter of fact. When I read it, I imagine all of the emotions that must have been in play. [...]
Archive for the ‘Bible stuff’ Category
23 Jul
A Desire to Control
In Genesis 3, God describes His punishment for Adam and Eve eating the “forbidden fruit”. Verse 16 describes Eve’s punishment specifically. I remember the part about the childbirth being painful (thanks, Eve), but the next sentence stood out to me. I read it in several different versions even. The New Living Translation says something radically [...]
21 Jul
Bible Reading Plan-The Essential 100
I just started a new bible reading plan and I’m very excited about it! It’s called the Essential 100 Challenge and consists of 50 passages from the Old Testament and 50 passages from the New Testament to give you a complete overview of the bible–without having to read the WHOLE thing. That excites me. Sort [...]
14 Apr
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
I’m reading the Bible chronologically, and I just started the New Testament this month. I’m basically reading all 4 Gospels simultaneously..jumping from book to book, chapter to chapter…if not for YouVersion on the iPhone, I’d be a page turning crazy person. So, Jesus has been on my mind a lot lately. Jesus, the man. Jesus, [...]
6 Apr
Where Does My Help Come From?
Amazing thunderstorm outside tonight. I haven’t seen a light show like that since…maybe never! I love love love thunderstorms! As I was standing on the back patio watching what seemed like CONSTANT lightning–avoiding sitting in the metal chairs–I could only picture the majesty, might, and power of God. He is above all. and He is [...]
6 Apr
Answered Prayers
Do we always notice when God answers prayers? Because God has his own timing on things, sometimes prayers aren’t answered right away. And thinking deeper on it, sometimes things can’t be “done” by the flip of a switch. If, for example, I’m praying for a specific character quality in myself or my kids, it stands [...]
23 Jan
Breaking the Fast
Finally, I can speak again. Not that I couldn’t before, but I was pre-occupied. Together with my coworkers at LifeChurch.tv, I have been fasting–for 21 days. Not a full fast where you eat nothing, but I ate NO sweets, breads, soda, coffee; basically I just ate fruit, veggies, whole grains, nuts, eggs and a smattering [...]
23 Dec
The Real Reason
I posted this picture last year with the story behind it here. I can’t resist reposting the pic. It’s my favorite, even though it was taken 10 years ago. Yes, the real reason for celebrating Christmas is JESUS. But the reason He came is US….for our salvation. I’m grateful and can’t stop thinking about what [...]
16 Dec
Bryan Adams-best balladeer EVER
Who didn’t love Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood? and the memorable Bryan Adams tune that brought the story to it’s rewardingly, swooning end?? Go on, sing it with me if you know it….Don’t telllllll me, it’s not worth tryin fooorrrr….. can’t telllllllll me it’s not worth dyin forrrrrrr….. You know it’s true, dun dun dun, everything [...]
5 Dec
My mind-opened up for all to see.
Balance. I’ve been praying for it, searching for it. Especially as it pertains to the way I feel about the “H” word. But is balance a good thing? It occurred to me that it’s possible for balance to be the same as compromise. I don’t like that idea. Last month, I announced that I’m [...]
