Abraham – The Arnold Journey

Faith

Romans 4:4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. I have one grandson of my six grandsons who has discovered the joy of faith. Let me explain. He is twelve. He offers his services to his neighbors, cutting grass, pulling weeds, walking pets, just aboutContinue reading “Faith”

Facing the Facts – Romans 4:19

Romans 4:19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead — since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Sometimes in life you just have to “face the facts” and keep going. There is no use in denying the realityContinue reading “Facing the Facts – Romans 4:19”

Laser Focus – Genesis 22:13

Genesis 22:13 Abraham looks up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a bunt offering instead of his son. Have you ever been so laser focused on a task that you missed something obvious? I know I have.Continue reading “Laser Focus – Genesis 22:13”

Nothing But Problems – Genesis 14:12

Genesis 14:12 They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom. Do you have one of those relatives who just seem to ruin family gatherings? They just can’t help but make a train wreck of their lives and of anything they touch. And when they speak at aContinue reading “Nothing But Problems – Genesis 14:12”

The Thread – Abraham – A Man Called to Trust

God keeps His promises. He has communicated to people down through history. Some have had a special place in His plan. He made promises to them and He kept them, even when the people failed in trusting Him. Abraham is just such a person.Outline: God makes God-sized promises to His people: When God speaks toContinue reading “The Thread – Abraham – A Man Called to Trust”