Monthly Archives: January 2011

Genesis 25-27 tells an interesting story of twins who were obviously not identical.  Born on the same day, yet they were very different.  Same parents, same gene pool, same birth setting.  Esau was somewhat of a man’s man — rough, … Continue reading →

Genesis 23:1-24:51 and Prov. 3:1-6 The Genesis passage is the story of how Isaac got a bride.  Her name was Rebekah and the entire story is a lesson in guidance.  Abraham commissions an unnamed servant (some think this was Eliezer, … Continue reading →

One Year Bible for Today: Genesis 16:1-18:15; Matthew 6:1-24; Psalm 7:1-17; Proverbs 2:1-5 Faith is the monetary unit of the Kingdom of God.  All God asks of us is to believe.  He certainly wants us to obey and serve, but … Continue reading →

We at New Life are in the midst of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.  This is a “Daniel Fast” (ref. Daniel 10) in which we fast from a few pre-selected food items during this time.  This is coupled with … Continue reading →

One Year Bible for Today:  Genesis 5:1-7:24; Matthew 3:7-4:11; Psalm 3:1-8; and Proverbs 1:10-19. The Genesis passage is the story of Noah and the Great Flood.  I am reminded of Jesus words when He said the days just preceding His … Continue reading →

Part of the One Year Bible reading for today is Genesis 3.  A snake is found in God’s perfect garden.  It seems like, in this world, even the best situations have a little something flawed.  There’s always a snake somewhere.  … Continue reading →

Didn’t write yesterday because of a severe case of water heater.  It went out and I had the joy of replacing it.  Enough said. I had planned to look back a bit yesterday, it being the last day of 2010.  … Continue reading →