A Technical Problem? (1)

Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Will a child be born to a man one hundred years old? And will Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?”  Genesis 17:17 NASB Laughed– Before Isaac was born, God made a promise to Abraham.  But when Abraham heard the promise, he couldn’t…

History and Story (5)

Sarah said, “God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”  Genesis 21:6 NASB Laugh– Abraham’s household journeys to Gerar.  Once again he faces a king who might consider Sarah a prize.  Abraham does not wait to measure the morality of the king.  He retreats to a strategy that worked in the past. He pawns Sarah…

Birthday Girl

Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. Proverbs 31:25 NASB Smiles at the future – The valiant woman (not “virtuous” or “excellent,” although these characteristics are included) is rare and precious. A man who finds one is blessed indeed for she is a hidden gem in a world of diversions….