Life in Exile

Feeling isolated and alone in ministry? You are not forgotten nor alone.

Genesis 33 has an unlikely hero. His name is Esau. If that has you curious, read this post.

What is required for a person to go completely against the tide of common thought and practice? Faith. That's what Noah had. But not just any faith, faith in a sovereign God.

There are times we need to meet and wrestle with God before we can meet and be reconciled to our brother. Jacob found this to be true in Genesis 32.

What do you do when it's really too hot to cook? Here are a few suggestions from my time overseas.

When trouble comes in your life, do you hear God speak? Jacob did. Not only did he hear God speak but he obeyed him as well. Will you do the same?

While emotions are a part of life, they can get in the way of our ability to obey God and live by his Word. What makes the difference? Resolve.

God's hand is all over the story of Rachel and Leah. He's active even when they're competing for his and their husband's favor, but are they satisfied? What can we learn from their story? Read Genesis 30 and find out.

Short-term mission trips are crucial for developing long-term careers in service. Though they can be messy to organize, they are worth the investment.

Jacob arrives to the land of his uncle, and there he finds his gem. Rachel will prove to be a costly one indeed.

The journey of this life is not for the faint of heart: it takes discipline of the spiritual nature in order to survive and thrive. Are you in spiritual shape?

Behold! There is a lot of stuff happening in Genesis 28, and it's worth checking out!

Cross-cultural work is not easy, and struggles can lead to questioning God's will for our life. It's not wrong to ask questions as long as we look to God for the answers.

Do you like reality TV shows? Then read Genesis 27. It's a drama of dramas centered around a father's blessing, while ignoring The Father's blessing.

We all know the wisdom behind "pride comes before the fall," but more of us need to take it to heart.

Isaac was not an exceptional man, yet people still saw something unique in him--that the Lord was with him. Is it clear to others that God is with you? Think about what people see in your life.

Taking time to remember helps us to recognize God's faithfulness and watchcare over us all across the years of our service.

Abraham is dead. Two sons are left. Both are blessed. What does Genesis 25 teach us about God's promises? He keeps them.

Feeling spiritually down? Pray to the Source of all power. It's a sure cure.

How are we doing at representing Christ to others? Are we good ambassadors? The servant of Abraham is a great example of how we should represent our Lord and Master.

Church planting is not simple, nor is it easy. In fact, it can get quite messy before all is said and done. Still, it's worth the effort.

Genesis 23 is all about Sarah. What can God teach us in a chapter about a woman's death and burial? The gems may surprise you.

When the way is hard, we trust in the one who enables us to climb because he has already gone before us.

God's request for Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac teaches us, not only about Abraham's obedience, but about God's provision.

A you taking the primary role in the spiritual formation of your child or letting someone else handle it? The gaps we leave will be filled; it's important to make sure you know it's going to be with God's Word, not man's.