Isaac was born in chapter 21, when Abraham was 100 years old. Hagar and Ishmael, the Egyptian servant and her son by Abraham (at Sarah’s prompting) were sent away. Years went by, and God came to Abraham and asked him to give up, as a burnt offering, this miracle son through whom He had promised …
Mid-life dream chaser, missionary in training, practicing author, tiny house groupie, and opinion smorgasbord.
Liberties & Rights
A radio speaker recently mentioned that the word ‘Liberty’, once frequently praised as a core aspect of American life, has fallen into disuse. We don’t refer to our liberties as much as we used to, or give thanks to the God and soldiers and decision makers who provided and preserved them for us. The word …
2013 February: Catching Up
If you’ve been following along, you know that my residence and income are stabilized, and I’m getting into the rhythms of my new environments. Looking around yesterday, I’m getting a bit excited about having my things brought up in the spring, and I can begin riding my bike to local establishments. Agreed, that may be …
An Honest Dandelion
Children are precious, especially when they’re still in the innocent stage of seeing every colorful bloom as a beautiful flower. For a few years, those plants we invest hours and paychecks in eliminating, known to us as weeds, are bright perky flowers the color of sunshine, a wonderful way to express love. Best of all, …
Alpha Makes the Difference
I don’t remember what the trigger was, but suddenly a thought occurred to me and it stuck: Alpha is the difference between ‘prying’ and ‘praying’. Take a look – it’s right there, or not, and makes all the difference. Alpha is the Greek name for the letter A. It is also one of the names …