Family Systems in Genesis Action

Family Systems in Genesis

The book of Genesis is full of family drama. So much so that modern therapists could use it as a case study. Abraham favors Isaac. Isaac favors Esau. Jacob favors Joseph. Each generation passes down the same wound of divided love and competition for blessing. And it is not just the men. Leah and Rachel inherit that same pattern. Both…
Rev. Tom Hathaway
October 19, 2025
Repentance Reimagined Action

Repentance Reimagined

When many people hear the word repentance, they imagine groveling. Long lists of sins. Heavy shame. Maybe even punishment. But the word Jesus uses in the Gospels means something much different. The Greek word is metanoia, and it literally means “to change your mind” or “to turn around.” Repentance is not about beating yourself up for what went wrong. It…
Rev. Tom Hathaway
September 28, 2025