Where we left off in our last study in the book of Genesis, we saw Jacob clearly and obviously chosen by God. He of course had manipulated his way into receiving his father's blessing. But then after going on the run from his brother, Esau, God met Jacob at Bethel. The ladder of God was lowered in his vision or dream from heaven down to Jacob and angels from God ascending and descending upon the ladder.
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: One Woman Man
One Woman Man
Archival Post & Podcast
One error that floated around the Roman Empire was men should have three women in their lives — a wife, a soul-mate, and a mistress. The Song of Solomon paints a picture of married love where one woman is everything the man needs. She is his lover, his sister, and his friend. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreCain and Abel (Genesis 4)
Cain and Abel
(Genesis 4)
Here, we learn Adam knew Eve, which is the Bible's way of saying they knew one another in the act of sex. As an aside, this should be instructive concerning sex. To God, sex isn't the mere collision of bodies who are out for a good time. Instead, though it should be clear, because of the design of our sexual organs, that God designed sex to be intensely pleasurable, he always thought of it as a major expression of an intimate relationship. A married couple is to know one another. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreA Guide for the Climb – Chapter 9 – Wonder at God (Psalm 128)
Would you like to experience God's everywhere-blessing upon your life? Would you like to have His blessing within your soul and on your relationships? Would you like to see Him bless others through you, your city, and your church? Would you like to see future generations impacted through God's work in your life today? (13 Minutes/3200 Words)
Read moreSabbatical Update: Greatest. Summer. Of. My. Life.
Sabbatical Update
Greatest. Summer. Of. My. Life.
I am forever grateful to Calvary Monterey for sending me on sabbatical this past summer. It was the best summer of my entire life. Taking a full two months for rest and adventure came at a perfect moment. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
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