Question: Why does the phrase, “angel of the LORD” occur repetitively (4 times) in Hagar’s story found in Genesis 16:6-13? The phrase, “angel of the LORD” is repeated 68 times in the King James Bible in 64 verses. Angel of the Lord refers to the pre-incarnate (before He was physically born in Bethlehem) appearances of Jesus …
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Awkward From the days of onionskin copies to today’s copy and paste option, the ability to duplicate has taken a quantum leap. I remember the barely discernible 5th sheet of translucent brownish paper carefully  sandwiched between carbon. Sometimes, it was almost indecipherable because the pressure of the keys was  insufficient to make a solid …
Jesus encouraged the disciples to allow the children to come to Him. He considers these little ones precious and worthy of His great love and care, beginning at conception. The Bible clearly teaches that pre-born children are privy to special blessings from God. Click here to read what God does for pre-born children!
New babies coax so many comments from their families. We talk endlessly about how Susie’s toes look just like her grandma’s, or affirm to all that Tommy’s nose carries on the family tradition! Click here to play a Kahoots game ! Family Portrait When my son was born, I was curious as to which side …
Order the hardware. Put up stock. Price the tomatoes. Call the gas company. Decide on the fertilizer. Whew! My husband and his brother were busy back in those days of owning a small country grocery store. His  only free time was about 2 hours on Sunday afternoon; that is, if it wasn’t raining. Then the drain pipe …
When our daughter died before birth, we bought a family plot. During those first shock-filled days of my hospital confinement, my husband wandered in his own world of agony. Dragging his mind to the surface of sorrow, he chose plots, decided the place of interment, and signed the deed. Honoring Danielle narrowed to this one …
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. “But ma’am,” I said, “these two brushes are not the same.” I had just stepped out of the broiling South Carolina sun into the coolness of a high-end cosmetic store to exchange a purchase made in error the day before. “Do you see the differences?” I …
Sunlight Versus Shadow The late Spring day was perfect for a leisurely picnic, spread on a tabletop rock tucked into the hills of western North Carolina. Hungrily turning our faces to the bright sun as we walk between the shady trees, my husband searches for just the right spot. Turning off the sunlight dappled trail, …
