Normally butterflies are hard to capture a good picture of, but this week I was able to get a close up shot of one fresh from the cocoon. He was chilling out, letting his wings dry, maybe taking a siesta after all the work it took to climb out of his long slumber. He was … Read more
Another couple of weeks and we’ll have gone through the entire book of Genesis! Can I hear a “Woot, woot!”? Seriously, though, I have enjoyed this study so much. I’ve caught details and made connections I haven’t before, and I’ve developed an even greater love for these stories of humanity’s beginning and God’s endless love. … Read more
Dear Heart, This could quite honestly be the shortest blog post I have every written, but I want you to hear it and soak it in. God cares about your heart. As I’ve read about Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Ishmael, Hagar and Lot, the truth that has pulled at my heart strings is the … Read more
Now we get to my favorite chunk of Genesis–Abraham. There’s something about this guy that just calls for me to come sit in his story for a while. Every time I read it, I walk away learning something new… Abraham–or Abram as he’s called when he first enters the story–is called away on an unexpected … Read more
The more I get into Genesis, the more I realize that this is God’s story. Other people are woven in and out of each chapter, but God is the constant… Last week, when we left off, Cain, son of Adam and Eve, had just murdered his brother and was exiled. He now wanders the land, … Read more
In a crazy world where so many things pull at our attention, it’s important to make space to rest in God’s presence. This study is all about entering into His presence through His Word. Let’s journey together through the book of Genesis and see what we discover about God, His character, and how this book … Read more