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From Noah to Abram

There are only two chapters in Genesis between Noah’s story and Abram’s. Yet, in these two chapters, phenomenal changes occurred. After the flood, the earth continued to reel. Man multiplied

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Fruit

In Genesis 9:20-29, we discover a little story about Noah and his boys. Ham’s decision, like Noah’s vineyard, bore fruit which affected his history. It was an embarrassing situation. The

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After the Storm

It took time for the earth to dry out, but eventually, God told Noah to come out and bring every living thing with him. Perhaps it was the feel of

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Safe from the Storm

During a storm we look for shelter, a place of protection and warmth. We button down the hatches. In Noah’s day, a storm was coming. Because Noah walked with God,

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Noah and God

The relationship between Noah and God astounds us. God reveals His heart to Noah. He relays his disappointment with man and also, His plan to destroy all flesh, due to

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Noah

God’s anger and judgement are difficult topics. They are however, a constant theme in the scriptures. God has a personality and these are part of who He is. As we

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Cain’s Line vs. Seth’s

A quick look at Genesis 4 and 5 can be confusing. There are similar names, but as you dig deeper you realize, a contrast exists. In today’s reflection we contrast

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Cain and a Merciful God

Having previously examined Abel, we now turn our attention to Cain, Adam and Eve’s firstborn. In Genesis 4, we learn of Cain and a merciful God. We read about his

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Brothers

The story of Cain and Abel is recorded in Genesis 4:1-15. We understand it better as we look to the scripture for our interpretation. Paul writes to the Ephesians, “We

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A Light in the Darkness

In Genesis 3: 14-24, God pronounced judgement for eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. On that dark day, the light and beauty of creation were

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Caught

Everyone experiences getting caught. It goes back to the beginning with Adam and Eve. They show us the human response to disobeying God. Still the story shines a light and

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Temptation

Temptation comes to all. Even Jesus, the Son of God, endured temptation. James 1:12-18 describes what it is and how it works. Our first understanding, however, comes from Genesis chapter

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One of a Kind

When God looked at Adam, He saw an incomplete creature. Each of the animals God presented had a female component. Adam was one of a kind. Although in Genesis 1

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Rest

In Genesis 2:2, we read how God ended His work and rested. He blessed the seventh day and set it apart for rest. Jesus tells us the Sabbath was made

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And God Said

When God speaks, things happen, good things. In the six days of creation God brought forth not only life, but implanted within it, the seed for life to continue. As

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In the Beginning God

With one week into the New Year, our grand expectations and solid determination have perhaps already vanished. What is our starting point? We think we need a fresh start, a

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Into the New Year

Over the last couple of months, much time and energy were spent focused on Christmas. In a flash it is over, and a New Year faces us. Since we reflected

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Ruth (A Story of Provision)

When Elimelech left Bethlehem (House of Bread) due to famine, he travelled with Naomi and his two sons, to Moab, in search of provision. A decade later, Naomi and her

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Tamar (Part Two)

What Troubles Us Having reflected on the story of Tamar in part one, there are things we find unsettled us. In part two, we turn our attention to what troubles

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Tamar (Part One)

Tamar’s story lies in Genesis 38. It’s value rests in its connection to Judah the fourth of Jacob’s sons and in Matthew 1:3, a genealogy of Jesus. In Genesis 49:10,

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Transition

As a Canadian living in the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving for two months! After Thanksgiving, we transition to Christmas. Today I wish to express my thanks, speak to transition,

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The End of the First Letter

Peter has written his letter by a man named Silvanus. He identified him as a faithful brother and identifies the writing as a brief exhortation. It is also a testimony

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Therefore, Since Christ Suffered

People suffer. Christians suffer. Christ suffered for us in His body. Because He did, those who follow, walk in a new life. Peter writes, “arm yourselves with the same mind.”

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