Gabriëlle Hollaar 
(This blog post is inspired by the book “Decision Making and the Will of God” by Garry Friesen. A highly recommended read! See this link for a preview.) I think everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives, having to make a decision that just feels impossible to make. Maybe you had to … Lees meer
The book of Obadiah is pronouncing judgment on the Edomites, a people that was related to the Israelites. Esau, the brother of Jacob and son of Isaac was their forefather. From the days of Esau, a burning hatred of Israel had been nurtured among the Edomites. They had been enemies of Israel as long as … Lees meer
Elimelech’s selfish decision The book of Ruth starts off with the story of Naomi and Elimelech moving to Moab because there was a famine in the land of Israel. Elimelech, as head of the family, makes the decision to move out of Israel, to place himself and his family outside of God’s covenant. He sees … Lees meer