“And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.” (Genesis 25:28) I am a product of a blended family. In other words, as a child I lived under the same roof with a parent and a stepparent, both of whom were rearing children of their own. I am now the head of a blended family. And while my whole perspective about it has changed, one thing hasn’t: Harmony in a blended family is a difficult to sustain. I am ashamed to admit this, […]

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) We often think that God is never around for the little things. That’s mainly because the only time we ever look for him is when hard times come our way. The truth is God is always with us and reveals himself to us in small ways, too. There’s a wonderful story in Chapter 6 of II Kings that illustrates my point. The Prophet Elisha, who was Elijah’s replacement as God’s prophet to Israel, was […]

“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.” (James 1:14) Have you ever noticed what we often do to explain sin in our lives? Many of us tend to blame it on someone else. Think about it. From the beginning of time, we have looked for an excuse for our sin. Adam, when he committed his first sin, blamed it on Eve. “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.” […]

The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. (Matthew 13:41-42) The 1970’s hit show, Dallas, has returned to network television. TNT launched a reprise of the series, except that this time around there is a new generation of Ewings to get to know. Don’t fret. Larry Hagman, aka J.R., is still around […]