Majoring in the Minors | part 4 – Obadiah
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 …
Majoring in the Minors | part 3 – Amos
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?
The Grace of God
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.
The New Birth
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 …
The Apocalypse of Joel | part 2
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 …
Majoring in the Minors | part 2 – Joel
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 …
There is no such thing as being too thankful and content. Yet, in the consumer-centric world that we live, thankfulness and contentment seem to be an elusive commodity.
Majoring in the Minors | part 1 – Hosea
God’s grace is incomprehensible. It is so profound that we sinners have a hard time understanding it. For this purpose God asked Hosea to act it out in a real-life charades. This reality show is as shocking and painful to …
These Are My Brothers
Jesus considered His disciples to be his closest family members. So it is with our time. Those who are to be closest to us are like minded believers. That means we here to support each other in Christian growth. But …