The story of Lot's escape from Sodom and Gomorrah is one we often celebrate as a powerful example of God's deliverance. We rejoice in the dramatic rescue—angels physically grabbing Lot and his family, pulling them from certain destruction. Fire and brimstone raining from heaven. A miraculous salvation from judgment.But what happens after the rescue?This is the question we rarely ask, yet it's perh...  Read More

The ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah stand as eternal monuments to human wickedness and divine judgment. These names, spoken thousands of years after their destruction, still carry weight in our collective consciousness. They represent more than historical events—they serve as warnings, metaphors, and mirrors reflecting the ongoing struggle between righteousness and evil in every generation.Bu...  Read More

Standing at the intersection of divine judgment and divine mercy is an uncomfortable place. It's where Abraham found himself in Genesis 18, and it's where many of us find ourselves when we honestly confront the reality of a holy God and a broken world. Before we dive into Abraham's conversation with God, we need to understand what prompted it. The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah had become cesspools ...  Read More

Have you ever wondered what you would do if God showed up at your doorstep unannounced? Would your home be ready? Would your heart be prepared? More importantly, would He find you hospitable or hostile to His presence?The ancient story of Abraham and Sarah offers us a profound picture of what happens when the divine intersects with the ordinary rhythms of human life. It's a tale of two visits—one ...  Read More

Have you ever laughed at God? Not a joyful laugh of praise, but that uncomfortable chuckle that escapes when He asks something that seems absolutely impossible? That nervous laugh when you read a verse in Scripture and think, "That can't possibly apply to my situation"?We find ourselves in good company. Abraham—the father of faith himself—fell on his face laughing when God told him something that ...  Read More

This time of year, we take time to give thanks, beginning in a shared feast in 1621 and celebrated as a nation as the last Thursday of November in 1863. There is something to this time of year that we take time to remember to have gratitude. The change in the air, a harvest of the years’ worth of work now behind us and we get to take a moment to give thanks.Our thanksgiving is often a chance to re...  Read More

In the grand tapestry of faith, few stories are as pivotal as that of Abraham. His journey from Abram to Abraham, from childless nomad to the father of many nations, is a testament to God's faithfulness and the power of unwavering trust. This narrative, found in Genesis 17, offers profound insights into the nature of God's covenant and what it means to walk blamelessly before Him.At the heart of t...  Read More

Have you ever found yourself growing impatient with God's timing? Perhaps you've been waiting for an answer to prayer, a breakthrough in your life, or the fulfillment of a promise. In these moments of waiting, it's all too easy to take matters into our own hands, attempting to "help" God along or find loopholes in His plan. This struggle between faith and flesh is as old as time itself, and we see...  Read More

In the bustling tapestry of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of the grandeur and supremacy of God. Yet, hidden within an ancient encounter between biblical figures lies a profound revelation that can reshape our understanding of the Divine. This story, tucked away in the book of Genesis, introduces us to a mysterious character named Melchizedek and unveils a powerful title for God that app...  Read More

Today we will explore why God commands His people to remember, and how remembrance transforms our present faithfulness.Leviticus 23:42-43“You shall dwell in booths for seven days. All who are native Israelites shall dwell in booths, that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God.”God commanded H...  Read More

In a world that seems increasingly chaotic, where headlines scream of violence, tragedy, and conflict, it's natural to ask a simple yet profound question: Why? Why do these things happen? Why does evil seem to prevail? As believers, we often grapple with these questions, especially when the promise of peace in Christ seems at odds with the turmoil around us.The story of Abram (later known as Abrah...  Read More

In life, we often find ourselves at crossroads where what we see conflicts with what we believe. It's in these moments that our faith is truly tested. The story of Abraham (initially called Abram) provides a powerful illustration of the struggle between walking by faith and walking by sight.Imagine receiving a promise from God – a land for your descendants, a great nation to come from your lineage...  Read More