What’s in the Middle of Eden? (Not What You Think)
Most people think there were TWO trees in the middle of Eden. That’s not so.
Read moreGod Gives Lavishly [Genesis 2:4-25]
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Genesis 2:4-25 showcases the wonder of an unspoiled Eden full of lavish gifts and rich relationship. Our generous God has made sure sure that nothing is missing in the lives of the people He loves.
God Gives Lavishly is the second of a four-part series on Visiting Eden.
Eden Means More Than a Place on the Map
The original Eden was a real garden in a real location with real rivers. But the word Eden means more than a physical location. Eden means delight.
Read moreFrom Dust to Adam – Life, Breath, and the Image of God
In Genesis 1:26, God promises that every human being – irrespective of their behavior or faith – will bear the image of God. How can that be?
Each of us, whether or not we've asked God to enter us, bears the image of God and should be treated with the same respect we owe to God.
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When God Waits to Say Yes
When God waits to fulfill our needs, He generally doesn’t tell us why. We get worried. Sometimes we question His character. How do you react when you encounter an apparently empty place in your life?
How might your life change if you knew that God delights to fill ALL your needs and promises to do just that? (See Philippians 4:19.)
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God Plans Ahead for Eden. Does God Plan Ahead for ME?
God plans ahead to bring good to Adam and Eve. .Does God also plan ahead to bring good to you and me?
In times when current hardships hide your good plans from view, Lord, show us your good heart.
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Our Intimate God Has an Intimate Name
Moses chooses an impersonal name for God in Genesis 1 and switches to a very intimate name for God in Genesis 2. What’s his point?
God's love for us includes both His joy and His tears.
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