Sometimes people can doubt the promises of God. In the middle of a challenge they wonder if His words will prove true. Will the promise they have taken for themselves, depended on, are leaning on with no safety net beneath them, be seen in their life?

Abraham was a man with an experience. He didn't have a Bible. He didn't have a stone with the  Commandments on it. He didn't have a scroll with the laws of Israel on it. He had a Voice that spoke to him. He had instructions, and he had a promise.

Scholars debate whether the home of Peter and Andrew was in Capernaum or Bethsaida. The towns are about six miles or so apart. But then, scholars also argue over the location of Bethsaida.

We do not know who they were, or do we? We do not know how they heard about the prophecies of Jesus, or do we? We do not know where they were from, or do we? The truth is, the Bible tells us more about them than you might think.

When God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus, she responded in a way that still has an important message for us today.

Hanukkah starts Sunday December 18th this year (2022) and lasts until Monday the 26th. Non-Jews  have many misconceptions about Hanukkah. One of them is that it is the Jewish Christmas. Nope. Not even close.

On Thursday many in the U.S. will be gathering with friends and family in an attitude of gratefulness. I will be one of them.