I believe the tongue is the most difficult part of our flesh to control. The tongue is a master of gossip, lies, manipulation, deception, and anger. While we may not physically strike another, our tongue can inflict pain and injury which heal slowly
How can you know that you have faith until your faith is exercised? God often sends us trials so that our graces may be discovered and that we may be convinced of their existence.
When trials push us to the breaking point, and we realize that we alone are unable to overcome our predicament, the truth of God
My thanks Pastor Ralph for making this study available. It was both insightful and thought-provoking. I see Abraham far clearer than before.
Your website has been a treasure for me. In the midst of mentoring a young confirmand earlier this year, I discovered your website and your series on the Gospel of Luke. It added greatly to my mentoring efforts.
May God continue to bless you in your efforts to bring the richness of his word into focus for all of us. I look forward to the many other studies you offer.
Peace be with you.
Sarah was dutifully subservient to her husband Abraham. Barren for most of her life, her faith in Yahweh remained imperfect and immature up to the point she conceived Isaac.
When Abraham told Sarah that they must leave Ur, Sarah packed the household, out of respect for her husband