I was probably a fourth of the way through this book before I realized that the story is what the story is. I know that doesn’t make much sense, but the story is very concentrated and it takes a bit to understand that it’s not straying from a single focus. It takes place in Russia, […]
God’s command to sacrifice Isaac points to the ultimate sacrifice of His own Son.
The Everlasting God shows His word isn’t bound by time or circumstance.
There is nothing more important than our view of God.
Man is forgetful. Man is nearsighted. God is faithful and merciful.
Judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah, and Lot’s sad end.
The God of justice hates injustice in His creation.
Every man struggles with his faith and every child of God ultimately follows his heavenly Father in fits and starts.
I’m probably a touch behind the times in reading this book – it’s been out and hugely popular for almost a year. That said, I devoured it – it was excellent. It’s about the author’s life growing up in a family with roots in Appalachian Kentucky. Since he’s now only in his 30s, the stories […]
Man is irrationally sinful apart from God, and our memory and knowledge of His great power and holiness are often overwhelmed by our selfishness.
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