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Genesis

Cultural Complexities in Abraham’s Time

January 29, 2025

Genesis 20-21 This story of Abraham and Sarah raises questions that highlight cultural complexities and the evolving understanding of ethics and morality throughout history. They challenge us and make us reflect on our values and understanding of justice, compassion, and the human experience. Summary God asks Abraham to wander, so…

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Faith - Genesis

Abram’s Journey with Faith Amid a Mistake

November 16, 2024

Genesis 12-13 This story is about Abram’s faith in God, and God’s faith in Abram despite his misguided mistake that landed his wife in an unfortunate predicament. The Great Adventure Timeline combines certain verses from different books at times. The reason for the combination is to provide more context around…

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Serenity Prayer

O God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, the sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with Him forever.

Amen.