Let us go back to Genesis 20 and getting a running start on this subject of Abraham in the Philistine's land. We are going to have quite a bit of preface before we get into chapter 20. Remember as we progress through each chapter in …
The Millennial Generation, comprised of young people born in the 1980s and 1990s, receives a great deal of press because it is changing the face of America. Studies have shown that this massive block of citizens—rivaling the size …
We live in a self-indulgent age. Advertisers tell us to pamper ourselves and get all that we can as soon as we can. Politicians promise high-cost "freebies" that only a few years ago required years of hard work and sacrifice to procure. …

(20) Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. (21) And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”
Matthew writes that their mother, Salome, made the request, but Mark records that James and John did the asking. There are perhaps three ways we can look at this: First, Salome may have been trying to ensure her sons received the …
I live in south Louisiana, about forty miles north of New Orleans. This area has a rich history and a unique culture that sets it apart from the rest of the country. Since the late 1600s, this region has been influenced by France, Spain, and England, with each leaving a significant mark on the local culture. New Orleans, a major port of trade that attracts people from around the world, has become a cultural melting pot. Living here exposes people to diverse cultures and beliefs from places like Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, as well as Cajun communities and, of course, southern …
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