Genesis 16:1-13 and Genesis 21:1-20 bring us face to face with an Old Testament relationship disaster. We get front row seats to watch circumstantial loneliness manifest-and become a platform for poor decision-making. Enter our main character: Hagar. Hagar is an Egyptian slave and Sarah’s rival. She didn’t have a voice as a slave, so she…… Continue reading Her Name Means Forsaken: Her Story Illustrates Redemption
One never knows what chance treasure these easy unconscious rollers may toss-up, on the smooth white sand of the conscious mind, what perfectly rounded stone, what rare shell from the ocean floor…but it must not be sought for or-heaven forbid!-dug for. No, no dredging of the sea bottom here. That would defeat one’s purpose. The…… Continue reading Are You Forcing a Blessing?
Have you ever heard of the resiliency of reeds? In the midst of incredible storms, raging winds and unrelenting rain-reeds survive to see another day. Why do reeds survive strong winds and raging storms? Reeds were created to bend and sway when the winds blow. Sometimes they are blown hard enough to touch the ground. …… Continue reading I’m Just Not Flexible By Nature
Alyssa DeLosSantos 