When I ask my grandsons if they would like to be my “helper” in the garden, I am enlisting their help but I’m the one in charge. They will plant the seeds under my tutelage and supervision. I have a plan and I just need their manual labor. When we read Genesis 2:18, “The LordContinue reading “She’s An Ezer”
Tag Archives: Genesis
Animal Parade
“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Genesis1:31). However He identified a flaw. “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him” (Genesis 2:18). Only one imperfection could be found in God’s creation…man was alone. Our GodContinue reading “Animal Parade”
Only One “No”
Many of us are curious about our roots and have questioned our purpose for existence. Answers are provided in Genesis 2:7,15. “The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being…The Lord God took the man andContinue reading “Only One “No””
Being Different
We have such a mixture of ideas about being different from other people. It begins when we are children. Young teenagers often dislike being different. They can be quick to tell parents what “everybody else” has or does. Later those same teenagers often strive for uniqueness among their peers. And the pendulum continues to swingContinue reading “Being Different”
Rest
I ask a lot of questions. One question that I think is important to ask as I read a passage of Scripture is, “Through this narrative, what is God trying to communicate to us?” For answers, understanding the context is essential. What God reveals in Scripture about Himself and His ways doesn’t change from oneContinue reading “Rest”
Made in His Image
We have the opportunity to eavesdrop on a divine dialogue when we read Genesis 1:26. God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creaturesContinue reading “Made in His Image”
The Wonder of It All
Why aren’t we constantly filled with marvel at the complexity and beauty of creation? Why are we living lives without wonder and awe? Have we become bored? Are the sunsets and sunrises so consistent that we don’t notice them? Have we lost our sense of astonishment because everything sustains itself? Have we lost our aweContinue reading “The Wonder of It All”
Day and Night
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:3-5, reveals that God’s first act of creation was one of willing light into a space of darkness. Easy peasy, right? God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darknessContinue reading “Day and Night”
Words
God created everything we know from…nothing. And He did it with His voice. He spoke everything into existence using words which reflect His will. What I find astounding is that He gave mankind a voice that also has creative power. And we are allowed to choose how to use our voice, whether it be forContinue reading “Words”
Marching Forward
I will admit it. I’ve procrastinated every time I sat at my computer and stared at the blank blog page. I will admit to feeling apprehensive about this journey through Genesis. And I know why. It’s because of all the questions I encounter when I read the first book in my Bible. Maybe, just maybe,Continue reading “Marching Forward”
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