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A graphic scene unfolds in Genesis 19, in which two angels visit Sodom and are compelled by Lot to stay in his home, rather than spend the night in the town square. At nightfall, all the men in the city surround Lot’s house, demanding to have sex with his two visitors. ...

As a parent, many times I was moved to say to my young one, “You are not the mother.  You are not the Queen.  You are not God.”  She often operated under the mistaken idea that everything centered around her; and if it didn’t, then it should. Ever come across ...

Have you ever wondered if you can take your questions to God? Most of us have encountered circumstances or events that leave us asking, ”Why?” When fear, shock, confusion, or grief come upon us, it is natural to have questions. Still, some believe that it is never okay to question ...

Rejection hurts. We want to be a chosen one.  Do you remember gym classes with team captains who chose members?  If you were not athletic, it was a time of humiliation and rejection.  Then, adulthood delivers more opportunities for rejection: looking for a job, losing a job, finding a mate, ...

I remember a skit done at church when I was around ten years old. It was about “Mr. Rainy Day.” In the drama piece, a young girl repeatedly saw her mother stashing away money. Like any curious child, she asked what it was for. The mother told her the money ...