We all love and remember the story of Jonah. It is heart-warming. Not only does God have patience with a wayward prophet but an entire city (that was very wicked) turns to God! What most of us forget or don’t …
Micah is another prophet who made a final call of grace to God’s people before judgment came on Israel. This is another story of a prophet that is largely ignored. What can we learn from all of this?
The love and faithfulness of God is sharply contrasted with the disobedience and prejudice of Jonah. What can we learn from the judgment scene turned gracious forgiveness?
The history between two unhappy brothers (Jacob and Esau) extend far beyond their own lives. The legacy of deceit and resentment created in their lives lived on through their decendants long after they had died. Let us create a legacy …
Amos, the shepherd is tasked with the unpopular message of a coming judgment. The prosperity of the time leads most people to disbelieve and reject his message. What lessons can we learn from the lowly prophet?
Understanding the grace of God is the easy part. Truly believe and accepting the grace of God into the soul is the hard part. Today, we focus on God’s redeeming grace.
During this holiday season it is common tradition to talk about the incarnation of Christ. Today we also celebrate baptism. Both are connected with new births. Yet, if you think about it, they are opposite. The incarnation is the act …
God allows destruction to happen to His people. Through drought and grasshoppers, a immense famine begins in the land. After Israel is attacked by their enemies they seek repentance and God forgives them, blesses them, and gives the “former and …
God allows destruction to happen to His people. Through drought and grasshoppers, a immense famine begins in the land. After Israel is attacked by their enemies they seek repentance and God forgives them, blesses them, and gives the “former and …
