Divine Prohibition

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief. Ecclesiastes 1:18 NIV Grief – Stay stupid!  Is that the solution to the problem?  If Qohelet is right, wisdom and knowledge are the last things we would seek.  They only bring sorrow and grief.  Despite our disclaimers to the contrary, I’m pretty…

History and Story (6)

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.  Genesis 21:3  NASB Abraham called– Perhaps the naming of Isaac is innocent.  Perhaps it is simply a joyful reminder of that glorious day when God promised a child. But we should note that it is Abraham, not Sarah, who names…