This episode is about the importance of how we talk about people (and ourselves. When I was in graduate school, I was appalled to see caregivers constantly tell small children how "bad" they were—especially when the kids were not doing anything outside of normal child behavior. In the Bible, patriarchs of families took the time to speak prophecies of greatness (or disaster) over their children and each of these prophecies came true. T… Read more »

Hebrews 11 is a perfect description of faith, but faith is something that you have to grow into--it's personal. Since faith comes from experience and wisdom, I asked my grandfather to join me in discussing this important Fruit of the Spirit. About my grandfather: My grandfather is a retired musician and a minister in the United Methodist Church. He serves as a chaplain in various organizations and preaches from time to time. Read more »

Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac. Like many women today, Sarah struggled with infertility. In her old age, God promised to give her a son. Initially, she didn't believe it was possible—she even laughed—but God proved her wrong by blessing her with a son at the age of 90. Read more »

Isaac was the promised child of Abraham and Sarah, born to them in their old age. He is also the younger half-brother of Ishmael. It is through him we get both the nations of Edom and Israel. Isaac is one of the first people of the Bible for whom we get to see details of his emotions (Genesis 24:67). Read more »

Genesis 24-27 tells us about Abraham's son Isaac, whom God's covenant with Abraham was passed down to. Introduction Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah, and the heir of God's Covenant with Abraham.  Genesis 24-26  talks about his time on earth. In these passages we learn a little more about God's plan for Israel and get to see more about how the nation of Israel was formed. Abraham's Death and Legacy Some time … Read more »

This is the story of Abraham and the covenant made between him and God. Introduction Photocredit: FreeImages/ danjaeger This page tries to cover too much information. At some point, I will break it in to smaller pieces to dive deeper into the many facets of Abraham and Lot’s complicated stories. Abram, whose name is later changed to Abraham, is known as the father of many nations. It is through him that one of the most important covenants … Read more »