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Tag Archives: Old Testament
Wednesday’s Word: No Laughing Matter?
Genesis 18, the story of three visitors whom Abraham treated to dinner, and Sarah treated with laughter. Who gets the last laugh, though? For friends new to this blog, “Wednesday’s Word” is a weekly Bible audio clip that rotates between … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abraham, Bible story, Genesis, Old Testament, Sarah
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Wednesday’s Word: Good Heavens!
What language does God consider his “first” language? Maybe Psalm 19 has the answer! For friends new to this blog, “Wednesday’s Word” is a weekly Bible audio clip that rotates between Genesis, Luke and Psalms. Occasionally, I post “Wednesday’s Word … Continue reading →
Wednesday’s Word: A Promise Renewed (Ouch)
We don’t always understand everything in the Bible, and this is one of those stories. I believe that sometimes we just need to “Let God be God,” and accept that we don’t have to understand everything in order to have … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abraham, Bible story, Circumcision, Covenant, Genesis, Old Testament, Sarah
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Wednesday’s Word: Hagar, and Ishmael, and Sarai, Oh, Dear!
Are you like Abram and Sarai, who just couldn’t wait for God to act? Are you like Hagar, who was used and then abused? This story is for everyone who needs to be reminded to wait on God. His plan … Continue reading →
Posted in Bible Stories, Faith, Genesis, Uncategorized
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Tagged Abram, Bible story, Genesis, Hagar, Ishmael, Old Testament, Sarai
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Wedneday’s Word: Sometimes the First will be Last. . . .
Abram and Lot’s families and herds were too big to stay together. Abram gives Lot first choice of the land. Was that a good move on Abram’s part, or did he miss out? Listen to the story from Genesis 13, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abram, Bible story, Genesis, Lot, Old Testament
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Wednesday’s Word: Flee to Your Mountain?
Sometimes, King David felt like he had a target on his back and he’d go to the mountains. The LORD, however, was his ultimate hiding place. For friends new to this blog, “Wednesday’s Word” is a weekly Bible audio clip … Continue reading →
Wednesday’s Word: Fear and Lies–A Hero Behaving Badly
Have you ever lied because you were afraid of the consequences? Kids at school do it every day. Even the father of nations and an Old Testament hero did it a time or two! Today, Sonja reads from Genesis 12:10-20. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abram, audio clip, Bible story, Faith, Fear, Lying, Old Testament, Sarai
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What’s a Book GOOD For, Anyway?
In the book of Daniel, God gives Daniel and his friends some wonderful gifts. Daniel, as you might remember, is most famous for successfully exiting the lions’ den, alive and well, thanks to the Angel of the Lord who closed … Continue reading →
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Tagged Babylonian exile, childhood stories, Daniel, fiery furnace, lion's den, Old Testament, value of literature
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Wednesday’s Word: Psalm 4
Who do you turn to when you’re upset? (The link below says it isn’t activated, but when I tried it, it worked just fine! Sorry for any confusion! Please let me know in the comments if it doesn’t work for … Continue reading →