Abraham and Isaac – Household Words:

The Hopefulness of an Open Mind.

Often there are two ways to look at things, a doubting view and a view rooted in faith. And you may not know which view is correct. Can you think of one topic about which you have not made up your mind? We are uncomfortable with uncertainty. We have to KNOW, even if what weContinue reading “The Hopefulness of an Open Mind.”

Test Your Heart.

Abraham had it all—land, cattle, crops, gold, 300 employees—but no children. His peers might have had 60 descendants at his age, but Abe had none. SIX times God repeated his promise of a son—and of heirs that would outnumber the stars. Then at 86, Abe had a son, by Hagar. Finally at 100, God gaveContinue reading “Test Your Heart.”

Sacrifice.

What could you give up for God? God promised Abraham descendants that would outnumber the stars, and land in all directions. He called Abe his friend, and told him about Sodom and Gomorrah in advance. But in exchange, God asked a lot of the ultimate “founding father.” “Take thy son, thy only son Isaac, whomContinue reading “Sacrifice.”

A Story is a Map for Life.

When I was a little boy I was fascinated by the mailman. Every day Mr. Richard walked our neighborhood dropping letters into mailboxes at the front doors. I loved to see him coming because you never knew what he might bring. And his daily walk blazed a trail. In spite of the incredible rain andContinue reading “A Story is a Map for Life.”