Read Genesis 28, Esther 4, and Psalm 27. This devotional is about Genesis 28. Jacob’s name means “cheater.” He was named this because of the pre-natal prophecy that his older twin brother would serve him and because he came out of the womb grasping at Esau’s heel. Jacob lived up to his name, too, buying […]
Genesis 21, Nehemiah 10, Psalm 20
Read Genesis 21, Nehemiah10, Psalm 20. This devotional is about Genesis 21. When the President of the United States leaves office, he becomes a member of FPC—Former President’s Club. While former Presidents retain Secret Service protection and other benefits, they no longer live in the White House, work in the Oval Office, or give orders […]
Genesis 20, Nehemiah 9, Psalm 19
Read Genesis 20, Nehemiah 9, and Psalm 19. This devotional is about Genesis 20. Abraham and Sarah did this, “We’re brother and sister” thing before back in Genesis 12:10-20. On that occasion, they were in Egypt; here they are in Gerar. In Genesis 12, God protected Sarah just as he did here. But this was […]
Genesis 16, Nehemiah 5, Psalm 15
Read Genesis 16, Nehemiah 5, Psalm 15. This devotional is about Genesis 16. Genesis 15 was such a beautiful chapter about Abram’s relationship to God. After Abram saved Lot and his cohorts but refused to take any gains for himself in Genesis 14, God appeared to him in Genesis 15 and said, “Do not be […]
Genesis 12, Nehemiah 1, and Psalm 11
Read Genesis 12, Nehemiah 1, and Psalm 11, This devotional is about Genesis 12. Every large nation, every big, extended family, every large church or institution or corporation once started out as something small. Even if it scaled up quickly, it began with the idea and ambition of one person or a small group of […]