At the end of last week’s lesson, we saw Jacob leaving his Uncle Laban’s family in Haran and heading to Canaan. On the way, God’s angels meet Jacob. The angels are God’s physical assurance of His protection on Jacob’s family.
It’s play time…almost
Since you’re such a faithful blog reader, I’m sure you remember that we bought Avery a playset for her birthday. Daddy was able to rope Poppaw Clark and Grandpa Hromada into helping assemble the set. Today was the big day…the
2013 brackets: Join the fun!
It’s almost Bracket Time! Because it’s a family tradition, this year the three of us will create our own brackets for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. And we’ll share the highs and lows of our tournament experience here on
BSF 2012-2013: Genesis 29-31
Do you realize that you need correction? God needs to correct our actions and attitudes. God’s purpose for this discipline is “…for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness” (Hebrews 12:10). God did just that with Jacob.
BSF 2012-2013: Genesis 27-28
This week we look at a situation where Isaac, Rebekah, Esau and Jacob all sinned against God. Each person dealt with the consequences of their sins for the rest of their lives. God showed that His plan would unfold as
Enemy territory
Many moons ago, Chris was a student manager for the University of Southern Indiana’s men’s basketball team. While there, he met two men who went on to have very successful national basketball coaching careers. The first was the head coach
BSF 2012-2013: Genesis 25:19-34
Do you tend to focus on your immediate problems and circumstances instead of your eternal future? I know I can be guilty of this. As humans, it’s so easy for us to get hung up on what’s happening in the
Avery’s fourth birthday: Celebrating with the Hromadas
Yesterday we had Avery’s final birthday celebration, a party with my family. Faith didn’t seem to mind being passed around the room all afternoon. My mom surprised Avery with her first doll cake. These were a staple around our house
Avery’s fourth birthday: The official party
When it came time to plan Avery’s official birthday party, we decided to go low-key this year. I have a feeling we’ll have a bigger party next year for her milestone fifth birthday. Several weeks ago, I asked Avery what
Avery’s fourth birthday: Celebrating with the Clarks
Celebration No. 2 was with Mommaw, Poppaw, Aunt Linda, the Clarks’ neighbors Bonnie and Kenny, and their granddaughter Mya. Mya is Avery’s 5-year-old Thursday playmate and dress-up partner. Avery is dressed in a new Cinderella outfit, complete with “glass” slippers.