Exodus 19 – Treasured Possessions
As a boy, the bottom drawer of my chest of drawers was reserved, not for clothing, but for an eclectic collection of my most treasured possessions. There I kept things … Read more
Exodus 17-18 – A Better Way
It’s humbling when someone sees you struggling to do something and shows you a better way to do it. This happens with Moses in Exodus 17-18. There, Moses is trying to … Read more
Are You A Good Lover?
How am I suppose to find the answer to the question, “Are you a good lover?” If I ask myself that question, my pride and ego would give a resounding … Read more
Exodus 16 – The Lessons of Manna
Any time you begin something new (a new school, a new job, a new marriage, etc.) there are always some lessons you need to learn to help you do well … Read more
Gratitude is a Great Attitude for Marriage
On Thanksgiving Day, it’s good to look at the role gratitude plays in marriage. Many marriages are unhappy, not because of big things like abuse or affairs, but because of … Read more
Exodus 15 – How’s Your Short Term Memory?
There was an old Saturday Night Live sketch with Tom Hanks called “Mr. Short Term Memory.” It was about a man who only held things in his memory for a … Read more
Exodus 13-14 – A Life of Freedom
In the movie, “The Shawshank Redemption,” you see the difficulty people have transitioning from a life in prison to a life of freedom. Familiar with years of incarceration, they have … Read more
Exodus 11-12 – The Grand Finale
Exodus chapters 11-12 tell us that before Pharaoh will set the Israelites free from bondage, there will have to be one final plague. It’s as if all the other plagues were … Read more
Exodus 7-10 – The Big Three
Exodus chapters 7-10 give an account of the plagues God brought upon Egypt, because of Pharaoh’s refusal to release the Israelites. Though these chapters are rich with truths, there are three … Read more