Genesis 22: WE will come back to you

The command to sacrifice Isaac. We’ve read it in such disastrous ways for so long. Blind faith. Obedience to the Continue reading →

Genesis 21: Loss as Gain

The Wilderness will bring Ishmael the wealth of who he is, but not before devastation. To Abraham and Sarah, laughter Continue reading →

Genesis 20: Fear, the Shadow-side of Love

When we stop and breathe deeply, and we don’t mind the chaos that is around us, we understand that there Continue reading →

Genesis 19: Conquesting

What is it that makes us hesitate? Reason, prudence, fear, apathy? How do we tell these things apart from one Continue reading →

Genesis 18: So close as to be one

Genesis begins with a community of the divine: “Let us…” this mysterious creator begins. I love that. Let us… bring Continue reading →

Genesis 17: Name Change

Weeks into our engagement, I recall wanting to be the most sympathetic fiancee I could be. Dorsett had chosen me, Continue reading →

Genesis 16: Enter Hagar

The emotional volcano that is Genesis 16 erupts with so much pain, cycle of violence, and a long chain of Continue reading →

Genesis 15: Count them… if you can

“Look toward heaven and count the stars… if you are able to count them.” What a cheeky way to respond Continue reading →