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Scripture: Please click link to read Genesis 27:1-40 In a nutshell, Genesis 27 explores deceit between two brothers regarding an unrecoverable misplaced blessing. Esau and Jacob were twins, but Esau was the oldest. With the help of his mother (Rebekah), Jacob tricked his father (Isaac) into receiving the blessing. Once the blessing was placed on Jacob, Esau cried out to his father begging for another blessing. However, there was only one blessing and it was irrevocable. This

Scripture summary: Genesis 13:5-13 NRSV (Abraham and Lot separate), Genesis 18:20-33 NRSV (abraham intercedes for Lot), Genesis 19:1-29 NRSV (God saves Lot) As we experience life, we’ll develop meaningful rich relationships that can carry over through seasons or a lifetime. Connecting with people of similar interests allows the relationship to blossom, however the longevity is determined by how well the friendship thrives through difficulty and growth. Friendships that withst

Have you ever attended a church that appeared perfect on Sunday morning? But as soon as you started serving you noticed the tension between worship leaders and realized only the holy spirit can alleviate these intense emotions? Well a few years ago I experienced a situation that unveiled the possible anxious presence in the pastoral leadership circle. I’ve observed those past moments and put it in conversation with a few family theory readings. In this blog post I am going to

Scripture: “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2 NLT Devotion

As you know, history isn’t gracefully written as a stained-glass picture, it’s rugged, sharp, and painful. Yet, you may find yourself repeating old mistakes if you don’t take a moment to sit back and contemplate it. This blog post will concisely examine the historical accounts of slavery and the primary biblical text used to support it while mentioning the contemporary issues that’ve ensued. I’m going to offer the correct insight on the primary biblical text used to support s