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Is there any reason to offer a blessing on people who do not deserve it? Does God do so? These prayers from Genesis give us some insights, as Rebekah and her son Jacob deceive old, blind Isaac.…

Thanksgiving is a special time for all of us. It's about being thankful and getting together with family, a tradition that's celebrated in many different cultures. When we talk about Thanksgiving, it's interesting to see how it's not just about history or religion, even though it's mentioned a lot in...…

This post was first published in December, 2015. —ed. Scripture wasn’t written carelessly. There are no throwaway verses and no filler. Every word was inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16), free from error (cf.Titus 1:2), and profitable for the people of God. It’salldivinely intended for our spiritual growth. That means God included even …

Are you familiar with Hannah in the Bible? While she may not have an entire book written about her story, such asRuthorEsther, in fact, her story is found only in Samuel 1, but her story is not insignificant. Hannah’s story includes infertility, bullying, prayer and answered prayer, and even prophecy. Hannah in the Bible, the …