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“Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah.  Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” – Gen. 22:1-19 … Continue reading →

There is no perfect family here on earth.  Many people have deep wounds from parents who didn’t love them well.  I’ve heard it said that every family is dysfunctional in some way and this is a result of living in … Continue reading →

After Adam and Eve are exiled from the Garden of Eden, Genesis 4:1 tells us that Eve gives birth to a son exclaiming, “‘With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.’”  Having been promised by her … Continue reading →

I like the coffee people at Sojourn who serve faithfully every week. I think I’ve seen Becca Eakins there for at least a couple of years every week with the same bold smile and she has to get there stinkin’ … Continue reading →

Genesis 12:1-3 The call of Abraham is challenging, but blessings of salvation follow. God asks Abraham to “leave your country, your people, and your father’s household (v.1).” He was to depart from his economic and material security. He left a … Continue reading →

The Brick Testament is a project by “Reverend” Brendan Powell Smith that illustrates the Bible completely out of LEGO products. He’s made over 4,000 of these LEGO constructions. The Reverend, who is not a reverend, is a self-proclaimed atheist. Why … Continue reading →

What does our cultural fascination with superheroes have to do with the Old Testament?  You might say to yourself that this sounds like a pointless question reserved only for those who frequent the local comic book shop and debate the … Continue reading →

The book of Genesis is full of patriarchs – men who establish a legacy that echoes in their children for generations. This idea of patriarchy and legacy is present in a variety of films, presented in a variety of ways. … Continue reading →

Like to write or read poetry, short stories and other works of creative writing?  Then if you’re a Sojourner, we’ve got just the venue for you — the new poetry and fiction workshop in sojournchurch.com.  If you don’t yet have … Continue reading →

Thanks for everyone who has visited TravelBlog and started making this site a regular part of your web cruising.  Many of you are familar with all the features built into this site.  Others perhaps don’t spend as much time online, … Continue reading →