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By Faith. . .

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Romans 11:1 I think it is often easy to read in the Old Testament and miss the actions of faith that the ancients are commended for. When I read the story of Abraham taking Isaac to the mountain, I have always imagined him kind of tentatively trusting God, walking up the mountain thinking, “Well Lord, if you say so? But gosh this doesn‘t make sense.” But the reality is, He had the promise of … Continue reading →

Bible Stories to Share with Your Children: Jacob and Esau

Jacob and Esau were the twin sons of Isaac (the son of Abraham) and Rebekah. The story of Jacob and Esau is found throughout several chapters in Genesis; however, the portion of their story which this entry will focus on is found in Genesis 25:21 through 27:46. This section of scripture details a couple of interactions between the brothers Jacob and Esau. Key Lessons Consider priorities in life. Esau sold his birthright for stew in Genesis 25:29-34. Although Esau was hungry and exhausted he should have considered what he was trading away to satisfy a temporary state of hunger. Children … Continue reading →