relationships (62)

Ian

First Friday of Lent

Genesis 2:20–3:20, Proverbs 3:19–35, Isaiah 3:1–14 When telling a story it is often best to start at the beginning. Sometimes authors don’t for they feel it might ruin the tension of the story. Other times, the story does start at the beginning for the main…

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Ian

Forgiveness Such As This

Psalm 38, Leviticus 5:1–19, Luke 17:1–4 “Already forgotten.” “Don’t worry about it.” We sometimes hear these words when trying to apologize or make amends for something we have done wrong to another. Sometimes the person says these words as a veiled acceptance for the apology.

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Ian

Heart of Food

Psalm 141, Daniel 1:1-16, Mark 7:14-23 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, chocolate and sweets often come to mind. Food is often a significant part of gatherings whether they be gatherings of family, friends, or church. Barring royalty or the blessings of developed nations…

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Ian

Friday before the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Genesis 29:18-35, Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Psalm 5 Jacob found himself in a strange situation. The wife he thought he had spent 7 years of his life to earn the right to marry was not the one his father-in-law had presented to him. Laban set up a…

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Ian

Thursday before the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Genesis 25:25-34, Exodus 15:12-18, Psalm 23 The family life of Isaac and Jacob—the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel—is not ideal. Favoritism of love is shown. Despising of family and property is displayed through hunger. This is not a family form to follow. God’s Word…

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