Genesis 32 – The Wrestling Match
As young children, we exercise our independence by saying, “Me do it!” As adults, we may not stomp our feet, stick out our lip and loudly proclaim, “Me do it!” … Read more
Genesis 31 – Center Stage
It’s so easy to exaggerate our self-importance and take center stage in life. We can be quick to focus on our interests, elevate our contributions, and downplay our faults. In … Read more
A Dry Run At Eternity
Sometimes you read thing something that makes you stop and evaluate your marriage, your faith and your life. This guest post from my friend Connie Plummer did that to me, … Read more
Genesis 29-30 – Striving
Everyone wants to feel significant. Often we attempt to find that significance through acquisition and accumulation. We strive to acquire the right partner and the right career. We accumulate more … Read more
Have You Overlooked Something?
In many areas of life, it’s not good to overlook things. If you overlook the traffic light turning red, you could have a serious accident. If you overlook a … Read more
The Best Position for Sex
Now that I have your attention… Go to your local bookstore and look at the books on sex. You don’t have to wear a disguise or take the Christian bumper … Read more
Genesis 28 – Standing at the Intersection
There are moments when heaven seems to intersect earth. A person who can’t afford their next meal suddenly opens the door to find a stranger with a bag of groceries … Read more
Genesis 27 – Fear and Striving
Some people are afraid of not achieving what they desire. They picture success as getting the right job, having the right house, raising the right kids, and taking the right … Read more
The Light and Dark Side of the Force
One major theme runs throughout the Star Wars story line. It’s that there is a struggle between the light side of the force and a dark side of the force. … Read more
Genesis 26 – Feast or Famine
Life often feels like feast or famine. Either you’ve got all the time in the world, or you’re running out of time and racing the clock. Either you’re a little … Read more