God Sees to It

In Genesis 22, we read in verse 14 the term GOD-Yireh. The Message translates this to “God sees to it.” To see to something, one makes sure it will happen, that whatever is needed is provided. In this case, Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his treasured son Isaac on the altar. Abraham did … Continue reading God Sees to It →

God Shut

There are moments in life when it can feel like you are doing everything. As a mother, I know a lot about carrying the load. Sometimes I go from chore to chore and forget to finish one before getting to the next. I often feel like a taxi driver. I actually have a bag filled … Continue reading God Shut →

Sons of Noah

In Genesis 9, the sons of Noah came out of the ship. There were three of them: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Ham had a son named Canaan. Noah planted a vineyard and one day he got drunk from the wine. It wasn’t a sin to drink wine; it was a sin to be drunk. As … Continue reading Sons of Noah →

Self-Exaltation

We often hear people talk about others being “all about themselves”—proud, living in a “me-world” and thinking of themselves first. The truth is that since the very beginning of mankind we have been trying to exalt ourselves. God alone should be exalted but we seem to want some of the glory or all of the … Continue reading Self-Exaltation →

Handmade Intimacy

There is something special about handmade items. I have handmade scarves I received as gifts. I treasure them because I know that the person who crafted these pieces carefully selected the yarn, dedicated countless hours of creation, and made it specifically for me. I have paintings displayed in my home—paintings that started as a vision … Continue reading Handmade Intimacy →