The flawed family of God : stories about the imperfect families of Genesis /
Helsel, Carolyn B.,author.
Park, Song-Mi Suzie,author.
"This Bible study examines the families of Genesis, starting with how the Adam and Eve story encompasses far more ways of being family-including singleness-than most of us think, and shows us that the ups and downs of the relationship between Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael can help us understand the complicated dynamic of blended families"--
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-146).
Not good to be alone?: singleness and breaking the norm -- Brothers' keepers: sibling rivalry and violence -- Trauma and family interventions: Noah and his family -- Trailing spouses (or family moves): Abram and Sarai's story -- Dealing with infertility: Sarai and Hagar -- Blended families: Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael -- Who will save Isaac? -- The traps of competitive parenting: keeping up with Rachel and Leah -- Reconciling with your siblings as an adult -- A death in the family.
"This Bible study examines the families of Genesis, starting with how the Adam and Eve story encompasses far more ways of being family-including singleness-than most of us think, and shows us that the ups and downs of the relationship between Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael can help us understand the complicated dynamic of blended families"--
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Flawed family of God.