One of the problems we have, so very often, is understanding God’s timing. Or why he sometimes says yes and often says no. But here’s the thing: I have a handful of broken pieces with pretty sharp edges. I really want God to fix the thing that broke (if not stop it from breaking in … Continue reading Timing
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Exodus 7-9 Psalm 19
The problem of Pharaoh. What do we do with the idea that God wouldn’t let Pharaoh give in and do the right thing? The general consensus is to focus on the order of events. In the first five plagues, either no agent is expressed or Pharaoh himself hardened his own heart, which he also does … Continue reading Exodus 7-9 Psalm 19
A Big Move
When I was seven, we moved from Virginia to South Florida. Everyone in my family was going through something. The ‘better job’ my dad took, the one that moved us 1,000 miles, was terrible. He immediately began looking for a way out. He would spend the next five years looking for a job closer to … Continue reading A Big Move
Genesis 35-37 Psalm 11
I have just a couple of thoughts on the beginning of Joseph’s story. First, Joseph carried a bad report of his brothers to their father. Was Joseph just being a tattle tale, enjoying his status as favorite, putting the others down, the way kids can? Or was he legitimately reporting something he thought his father … Continue reading Genesis 35-37 Psalm 11
Genesis 29-31 Psalm 9
This is the story of how Jacob worked for his uncle for twenty years and left with a couple wives, kids, and fairly large flocks of sheep and goats. Laban welcomed Jacob as a kinsman. Maybe he remembered the bride price he received for Rebekah and hoped for another. Maybe he was sincere. He agreed … Continue reading Genesis 29-31 Psalm 9
Genesis 25-28 Psalm 8
I found a wonderful article on the Jewish Theological Seminary from 2013 about the Biblical theme of the younger brother ruling over the older. The author points out that this theme is one of perceived weakness being made strong through the favor of God. A more recent article on the subject substantively agrees but goes … Continue reading Genesis 25-28 Psalm 8
Resources
Just a quick word about resources. If you're going to go about the business of examining, understanding, and deepening your faith, you're going to need quality resources. Sermons. Devotionals. Bible studies. Teachers. Commentaries. These are all pieces we use to construct our understanding of Scripture. Some people are so intimidated by the Bible that they … Continue reading Resources
Pieces of the Mosaic
Welcome to my home. We make the most of what we have, here. Old items get repurposed; yard sales and thrift stores a regular habit. Our home is more...eclectic comfortable than it is stylish, but we like it. I didn’t always. I’ll be honest. I used to long for a well designed home with coordinated … Continue reading Pieces of the Mosaic
Pieces of the Mosaic 