Thank you all so much for offering your helpful suggestions. Bessy and I have gone over every comment. Many offered insights into cultural issues, help with the next step and other useful suggestions like sponsorship. Here’s what we have come to believe: 1. Most of the 250 readers are NOT in the poorest of the…
Y el SEÑOR Dios dijo: No es bueno que el hombre esté solo; le haré una ayuda idónea. Génesis 2:18 Ayuda Idónea – Cuando la Escritura utiliza una combinación extraña de palabras para describir algo tan importante como la Mujer, nos conviene prestar atención. Y no hay nada más extraño que la manera en que…
And said YHWH Elohim, “It is not good for man to be alone; I will make for him a helper corresponding to him.” Genesis 2:18 Corresponding To Him – When Scripture uses an odd combination of words to describe something as important as Woman, we had better pay attention. And nothing is stranger than the…
This is a request for advice from the English reading audience of Today’s Word. As you know, we decided to move toward a community that consisted of people who valued Today’s Word enough to contribute toward the goals of the community. With your help, we have now distributed funds and other forms of help to…
My friend, Amy Gomes, has been a beacon of light for disabled kids for many years. I have known about her efforts in the Ukraine, so I asked her to write about what she is doing so that all of you would know. What she isn’t telling you is that she has personally added debt…
pero del árbol del conocimiento del bien y del mal no comerás, porque el día que de él comas, ciertamente morirás. Gen 2:17 Pero – “¡No te comas esas galletas!” Mama fue contundente. Señaló las galletas de chispas de chocolate, recién salidas del horno, que estaban sobre la mesa de la cocina. El mensaje fue…
“But of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, you shall not eat of it; for in that day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:17 But – “Don’t eat those cookies!” Mom was emphatic. She pointed to the freshly-baked chocolate-chip cookies on the counter. The message was clear,…
Our Father, Our King, You are our only hope. In times for great distress, You lift us up. In times of joy, You are our celebration. We rejoice in You, O Lord, for You never fail. You have lead us in paths of righteousness. Your protection hovers over us. You give us peace. We praise…
“Here are the firestone and the wood; but where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” Genesis 22:7 Where – So much is hidden from us. Not deliberately, of course. It is simply hidden because of the translation. But once you see it, oh my! What a difference it makes. There it was, all the…
Y habló Isaac a su padre Abraham, y le dijo: Padre mío. Y él respondió: Heme aquí, hijo mío. Y dijo Isaac: Aquí están el fuego y la leña, pero ¿dónde está el cordero para el holocausto? Gen 22:7 Dónde – Hay tanto escondido de nosotros. Claro que no fue deliberado. Simplemente se esconde en…
