Heeding Warnings
I want to start this by making it clear: I’d rather write happy articles. Let it also be known that I’m not a legalist- David was a mistake machine with … Continue reading
Before and After
The people of Israel never thought they would fall. After all, were they not God’s people? And didn’t God say, You have neither heard nor understood; From of old your … Continue reading
Hands of Marred Clay
Sometimes it seems like God works against himself. Sure, the Lord said, “Yet for my own sake and for the honor of my name, I will hold back my anger … Continue reading
Believers and Destruction
After the incident with the golden calf, Moses had to meet with the Lord. During that we are told, Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there … Continue reading
Obed-Edom and the Lord’s Grace
The Lord’s ways are not our ways- and thanks be to God that they are not! Today let’s take a break from the doom and gloom of Lamentations and with … Continue reading
Rock Bottom
The feeling as you approach rock bottom is pretty bad. Scripture captures this in Lamentations 1:16-17, This is why I weep And my eyes overflow with tears. No one is … Continue reading
Who’s Your King?
“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit” (Judges 21:25). That’s the epitaph to the very tumultuous time of the judges, a period in which … Continue reading
The Future Starts With You
Last time we started our look at the book of Lamentations. As a book that’s easy to skip over, I’ll refresh your memory and remind you that Lamentations was written … Continue reading
On the Edge of Oblivion
Hoo-boy, gonna jump into this one with both feet. We are at a precipice. The book of Lamentations is often overlooked because the subject matter is very specific- the destruction … Continue reading
Team Effort
As much as you might want to deny it, much of what we accomplish in life is a team effort. Maybe you don’t even recognize the support you’ve gotten, but … Continue reading
You Don’t Know Anything
Paul once wrote, Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something … Continue reading
The God Who Protects Us
Do you get scared? If you don’t then you’re delusional. We all face challenges and difficulties, some of which can trigger a fear response. But the Holy Spirit wants you … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle
In the article “Empty” we looked at the negative feelings that can overwhelm us. But what happens after that? You might feel hopeless, but you still wake up the next … Continue reading
Jonah’s Folly
Jonah is one of the most fascinating books of the Bible. For only being four short chapters it packs some really strong messages and also features the adventure of a … Continue reading
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