The beautiful ‘non-grasping’ of Jesus. Philippians 2:5-11
This scripture tells of Jesus letting go his safe place in heaven, to become one of us, and to continue the journey downwards, into being a servant, and suffering death for us. Then he was lifted up, out of death, and into the highest place of all, with everyone, in...
Will you trust me? Genesis 22:1-19. God asks Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son.
Will you trust me? Genesis 22:1-19. God asks Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son. After many long years, the promised son has been born. The promises that God gave Abraham and Sarah are becoming more real: land, their own child, and a blessing to all humankind...
Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and babies
Sarah, Abraham, Hagar, and Laughing Boy. Genesis 15-21. Looking at a lot of complicated hurts, plus a happy ending (of sorts). Abraham and Sarah received three great promises from God: land, their own child and that the whole earth would be blessed through them. All...
