by Sami | Jan 24, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age…Genesis 37:3 Is it really that uncommon to feel ‘singled out’… Day 24 Devotion: Singled Out It seems that from the time Joseph was born, he...
by Sami | Jan 23, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” – Gen 32:26b Sometimes the most difficult of circumstances bring the greatest blessing… Devotion Day 23: Wrestling with God While none of us like to suffer, I find that’s when we truly...
by Sami | Jan 22, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
“May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.”Genesis 31:50b The Mizpah emotional bond is strong… Devotion Day 22: The Mizpah Emotional Bond Growing up half Jewish, I always pay particular interest to ways my Jewish...
by Sami | Jan 21, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
“…and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”Genesis 28:22b Could this be the first tithe… Devotion Day 21: The First Tithe When I think of tithing in the Bible, I typically think of Malachi 3:10: Bring the whole tithe into the...
by Sami | Jan 20, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
That night the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham.” – Genesis 26:24 Do not be...
