God is good and wise, and sweet consequences are often experienced by men and women who submit to his good and wise counsel. His ways are best, and happy is he who hears and does that which is prescribed by the Lord. In addition, God is good, wise, holy, jealous, and wrathful. It is equally … More Blessing Abounds, and No Curse Remains
It is an intimate moment we are privileged to share. In Genesis 49, Jacob’s sons are gathered about him on his deathbed. But this is a unique situation, for sacred scripture does place us in such a position with other patriarchs such as Adam, Noah, Job, Abraham, or Isaac. There is something Moses and the … More Jacob’s Final and Finest Words
It is a natural tendency of man to use and abuse others in order to maximize profit, pleasure, pride, or position. Consider the story of Joseph and his brothers found in Genesis 37. In this episode, Joseph’s brother hate him because he gives a negative report of their shepherding to Isaac (37:2), he is the recipient of … More When Life Gets in the Way
