Isaac and the Akedah

Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” -Genesis 22:1-2 The Talmudic rabbis were …

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Proactive Availability for Christian Missions Thoughts

I have written on this topic before, but here are a few more targeted thoughts. How can a family be prepared for Christian Missions, even before being sure that they are going to go? 1.  Food. Don't just feed children on spaghetti and hamburgers (speaking to Americans here). The world is full of good food. …

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