Tag Archives: sacrifice

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me … ”  (Matthew 25:35, ESRD).  The LORD your God has blessed you.  Whether you recognize the blessings or not, they are there, they were given ...

There are days when I feel completely insignificant. I wonder if anyone cares or even knows I exist. I feel lost, alone, and so very hopeless. Do you ever feel that way? Do you ever just want to pull the covers back over your head and give up? Don’t! Here ...

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) A little while back, my housemates were on vacation and their dog, Sammie, was left for their sons to watch.  One night Sammie was left alone for ...

There are so many stories in the Bible that speak of God’s chosen people being tempted and following through that temptation. Take Cain and Abel: Cain convinced Abel to come with him to a field, where he murdered him because of jealousy after each of them made an offering to ...

“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Studying Isaac’s life and specifically the details of his birth and those surrounding his almost sacrifice, speaks volumes. It tells a lot about the character of God and ...