Tag: Bible

I always saw journalists as heroes. I wanted my kids to see me as a hero, too. But journalists’ kids don’t consider late-night meetings, after-midnight deadlines and all-night layout sessions heroic. They just see absence. Though, I look at the reasons why I loved journalism and the blessings my kids received from it, whether they… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 22

God brings Abraham and Sarah baby Isaac - and laughter. What once got Sarah and Abraham in a little trouble, now they celebrate. Laughter. Happiness. Joy. We sometimes forget God brings us these things, and also that he has a sense of humor. I think he and Sarah had a moment when she said, “God… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 21

Again, Abraham? Didn’t we go through this in Egypt Already? You introduced Sarah as your sister, and the king there tried to add her to his collection of wives. Then God came to Sarah’s rescue and said, “Hey, king, she’s Abraham’s wife!” Unlike the king of Egypt, though, Abimelech yields wholeheartedly. Even his kingdom is… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 20

We’ve just left Abraham, who was beating around the bush with the Lord and two angels about saving his nephew Lot, who still lived in Sodom. Lo and behold, as the two angels (where the Lord went, I don’t know) approached the entrance to the city, there was Lot. Now, remember, being at the entrance… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 19

First of all, who were the other two men with the Lord??? Add that to my list of questions for Jesus. We may never know the answer to that, but Abraham definitely recognized the Lord, so that’s the most important thing we need to know. Second, why is the story of Sarah laughing silently to… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 18

I’ve always heard of the covenant between God and Abraham, but I never fully took a good look at it and considered what it means. The covenant required some give and take from both parties. God gave Abraham and his descendants land, and all the males gave up their foreskins. Pause. Ponder a moment. Realize:… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 17

How would you feel if you had a son who you knew would be wild and hated by everyone in his family? We have to remember that not only are we talking about Abram’s family but Hagar’s as well. Hagar’s story is a hard one for me to comprehend. Ishmael’s birth divided Abram’s family, and… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 16

Abram has just conquered the kings in most of his immediate surroundings. Ironically, he wouldn’t have even gotten involved if not for Lot being captured. Even so, he’s now loaded, powerful … and childless. God promises to fix this. (I felt a little sorry for Eliezer of Damascus. Just missed an inheritance by a hair!)… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Genesis 15