Saying Good-bye is never easy 10 He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” 11 And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” 12 The man said, “The woman … Continue reading Discipline laced with mercy; Mercy laced with discipline
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STICKS AND STONES CAN BREAK OUR BONES BUT WORDS CAN BREAK OUR HEARTS
We met in the squatters land of the garbage dump of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The area around the dump is called Korah. The government of Ethiopia has been working to clean out this dump site, but at the time I met her the place I walked through was full of squatters. The government owned the … Continue reading STICKS AND STONES CAN BREAK OUR BONES BUT WORDS CAN BREAK OUR HEARTS
Hard Pressed But Not defeated
The day had dawned bright and beautiful. It was a day filled with hope and promises for this is the day the Lord had made. His mercy was made new as soon as the sun broke through the darkness. A glorious day had been planned. It was filled with excursions and activity. Each had … Continue reading Hard Pressed But Not defeated
CHRIST OUR REDEEMER – CHRIST OUR RESTORER
6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, … Continue reading CHRIST OUR REDEEMER – CHRIST OUR RESTORER
I got bit by a little black chihuahua!
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”” Genesis 3:1 NIV http://bible.com/111/gen.3.1.niv “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring … Continue reading I got bit by a little black chihuahua!
“Adam, there’s a snake in the garden”; “Kevin, there’s a snake in our pool”
The Woman and the Dragon 12 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: … Continue reading “Adam, there’s a snake in the garden”; “Kevin, there’s a snake in our pool”
Don’t Do It Eve! (Part 2) – Don’t pull the gold chain!
The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. Genesis 3:6 … Continue reading Don’t Do It Eve! (Part 2) – Don’t pull the gold chain!
Don’t Do It Eve! (Part 1)
The Fall 3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit … Continue reading Don’t Do It Eve! (Part 1)
Because He touched Me
The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, "Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?" So the people came streaming from the village to see him. John 4:28-30 NLT What was once her walk of … Continue reading Because He touched Me
Emmanuel – God with us (anytime and any place)
When Jesus knew that the Parisees heard He was making and baptizing more disciples that John (though Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), He left Judea and went again to Galilee. He had to travel through Samaria, so He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar near the property that Jacob … Continue reading Emmanuel – God with us (anytime and any place)