8/28/2021 0 Comments WitheringThe Hebrew word navel, basically means wither or lose heart. It is used twenty times in the Old Testament. The word describes Moses in Exodus 18:18—warned about wearing out from trying to judge the people alone. Eleven times it refers to plants dying. Isaiah uses it to show people withering from sin (Isaiah 64:6). When you think of the condition of the world right now does it feel like it is withering? Such a thought should not be surprising for God warned us that this would happen.
3/22/2021 0 Comments BaalHonesty requires the truthfulness to admit the attachment and addictions that control our attention, dominate our consciousness, and function as false gods . . . When we give anything more priority than we give to God, we commit idolatry. Thus we all commit idolatry countless times every day.—Brennan Manning in The Ragamuffin Gospel
10/10/2020 0 Comments What is Worship?Jonah was in trouble! He was running from God’s assignment but his Father in heaven could not be outrun and sent a storm to swamp the boat he had boarded as a passenger. The boat handlers knew by the severity of the storm that something supernatural was happening. When they confronted Jonah at least he admitted his responsibility. Then, he let them know that he worshiped God. But what is worship? What does it mean to follow the Creator?
7/31/2020 0 Comments I & II SamuelThe central task of leadership is influencing God’s people towards God’s purposes.—Robert Clinton in The Making of a Leader
3/5/2020 0 Comments LeviticusIf you asked many Christians why they have not read through the entire Bible the answer might be “Leviticus.”
2/18/2020 0 Comments ExodusExodus 15:11—"Lord, who is like You among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders."
1/21/2020 2 Comments The Finest EncouragementEncouragement is like water to the soul, it makes everything grow.―Chris Burkmenn
5/14/2019 0 Comments Why We Were CreatedSometimes to understand the present we have to examine the past.
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