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The people of Ephraim had felt that they were an important tribe that deserved to be listened to and obeyed. But Ephraim had abandoned God for Baal, and that had brought spiritual death. They had gladly participated in Jeroboam’s human-made … Continue reading →

We are a whiny people.  We complain as we wait for God to do what we want Him to do.  We pray and expect God to fulfill our order perfectly like going through a drive-through.  We expect great service from … Continue reading →

The day after celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ with the joy and assurance of our hope followed by the family gatherings over great food, along with the laughter of kids playing together, we rest in our thoughts as we … Continue reading →

As toddlers, the first words of rebellious independence that come from our mouths after being coached to talk are, “I do it!”  You see the look in the toddler eyes and hear the determined voice and we think, “well, look … Continue reading →

We waste a lot of time wallowing in our selfish thinking that someone “owes” us.  We hold back and even “shelve” the love of God in us when we grip tightly to the offenses of slander, mocking, and maybe even … Continue reading →

As I read the incredibly, rebellious story of God’s chosen turning their backs on Him, leaving His protection, shunning His perfect love for them through serious disobedience that reaches new lows in behaviors, this song comes to mind…Are we any … Continue reading →

It is no wonder that the word “ignore” sits inside the word ignorance.  We ignore God, who we say we know as Way Maker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness for what we want to do.  As the music fades … Continue reading →

I have a prayer for God’s church and her leaders as we approach this weekend where we will celebrate the Third Day that made all the difference between life or death for us.  I pray that God’s leaders will have … Continue reading →

Making your way in the world todayTakes everything you’ve gotTaking a break from all your worriesSure would help a lotWouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you wanna goWhere everybody knows your nameAnd they’re always glad you cameYou wanna be … Continue reading →

Israel disobeyed. The national leaders had failed to teach God’s law to the people. Many of God’s chosen people sold their bodies in prostitution, which in turn led to national destruction. People who have genuine faith and love for God … Continue reading →