By Sam E. Stone In last week’s lesson God assured Abram that he would actually have a son who would serve as his heir. Abram believed God. In the chapters that follow (Genesis 15:18–22:1), we read about Hagar and Ishmael, the covenant of circumcision, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot, and Abimelech. Abram’s name […]
The people we meet
By David Faust What individuals do you encounter in a typical day? Some are strangers with whom you have little in common. Others have familiar faces but the relationship never moves beyond polite exchanges. “How’s it going?” “Fine.” But what worries them? What dreams are they pursuing? What hurts are they enduring? What questions are […]
On the cutting edge
By David Faust I got a paper cut the other day. Nothing particularly unusual—except ironically I cut my hand while opening a box of bandages! Things turned out pretty well, actually. The remedy was at hand as soon as the hurt occurred. Did you ever open the Bible expecting to find a bandage, and instead […]
Do not disturb?
By David Faust While driving through an upscale neighborhood recently I noticed a roadside sign that said, “$150 fine for honking.” (Presumably the message was intended for drivers, not geese.) That’s a pretty stiff penalty for disturbing the peace. Clearly the residents don’t want anyone bothering them. I wonder how they would have reacted […]
Do we understand about the loaves?
By David Faust Is there anything more delicious than fresh-baked bread? The tastes and textures make your mouth water. Whole wheat, sourdough, marble rye, multi-grain. Italian bread, southern-style biscuits, French baguettes, golden braids of challah from a kosher delicatessen. And what about those homemade rolls Grandma pulls from the oven on Thanksgiving Day? In the […]
