The Obsession of Possession

Genesis 31:30 “And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?” The Obsession of Possession Do you know about the obsession of possession? Well, have you ever...
Counseling that Works

Counseling that Works

Have you ever tried to help someone who did not want help? It is a task well nigh impossible. A person who does not see his need is liable to resent you for trying to help. Take the young couple on their honeymoon. After thirty minutes of fruitless searching they have...

What to Make of Mistakes

Genesis 26:7 “And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon. ” What to Make of Mistakes...

Just Passing Through

Genesis 23:4 “I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.” Just Passing Through Marrying and burying are nearly as old as life itself and somewhat bookend one’s...

What Can You Give God?

Genesis 22:20 “And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor.” What Can You Give God? Do you know anyone that has the ability to completely destroy a big moment?...