Genesis 21:17

There are times in our lives when God seems not to care, to be distant, to have abandoned us, and to have forsaken his promise to be a present help in trouble. We’re not alone. This was how many individuals felt throughout Scripture. It’s how Abraham felt as he questioned God’s faithfulness to provide a child. David struggled with the presence of God in Psalms 13, 56, 139, and many other Psalms as he wrestled with a theology of suffering. It was the experience of John the Baptist as he search……

Who Is Hagar in the Bible? Hagar, In the Bible, was a woman cast out by her mistress, Sarai. Hagar was pregnant and alone in the wilderness but found refuge in God. In this story, we can see many powerful lessons about faith and resilience. The Bible first mentions Hagar in Genesis 16:1. Now Sarai, …

Today is Mother’s Day. As we celebrate the lives and legacies of the women who gave us birth, I want to introduce a woman who gave birth to a son who was destined not to be her son. The story of Ha……