Genesis 15:1-18 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”...Abraham and Sarah were old by this point. It had been years since God called them away from their home in Haran. They'd traveled far; they accumulated great wealth. Life was good. But som

A Lent Reflection for Friday, February 23 by Kim Delp Lectionary reading for 2/23/2024 Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12...

Walking into the unknown is difficult, but Abraham is an example that we can believe in God's promises even when in unfamiliar territory.