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As we read the exploits of the bullies who “covet, grab, take and see people as only for what they can get out of them” in Micah’s day of prophecy, we realize that the same evil is happening in our … Continue reading →

Prophets use words to remake the world.  The world—heaven and earth, men and women, animals and birds—was made in the first place by God’s Word.  Prophets arriving on the scene and finding that world in ruins, finding a world of … Continue reading →

It is a slippery slope when we, as believers, are angered when a sinner who we don’t think deserves any mercy receives buckets full of grace along with forgiveness.  Even their countenance changes from prideful scorn to humbled, joyful praise … Continue reading →

It has been proven to me repeatedly, through God’s Word in the lives of the repentant and in my own life, that when we are at our worst and lowest, our prayers become more honest and sincere.  God bends down … Continue reading →

I can never escape from your Spirit!    I can never get away from your presence!If I go up to heaven, you are there;    if I go down to the grave, you are there.  Psalm 139:7-8 We are more like Jonah that we care … Continue reading →

“You know when I sit down or stand up.    You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.You see me when I travel    and when I rest at home.    You know everything I do.You know what I am going to say    even before I … Continue reading →

“It takes the entire Bible to read any part of the Bible.  Even the brief walk-on appearance of Obadiah has its place.  No one, whether in or out of the Bible, is without significance.   It was Obadiah’s assignment to give … Continue reading →

You are fighting with siblings, mocking each other, playing pranks that cross the line, while you get close to annihilating each other as kids growing up in any given household.  Who steps in and lays down the law?  Who cares … Continue reading →

There will always be givers and takers “where two or more are gathered”.  It “comes natural” to some to think that you must give them what they want or think they need.  It also “comes natural” to some to give … Continue reading →

We will not always make friends by speaking Truth—Words that God says to say through us.  Even those in our family who say they love us will raise eyebrows when you stand for what God says in His Word as … Continue reading →