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The minor prophets are an important part of God’s Word. We sometimes relegate them to insignificance. They are often difficult to understand, and we’d rather focus on the New Testament than obscure parts of the Old Testament. But these prophetic … Read More

God always infuses judgment with hope.  The Scriptures are full of warnings of judgment and calls to repentance. From the fall and flood in early Genesis to the various judgments of Revelation, we see God judging sin. These stories of … Read More

The FIFA World Cup has now reached the quarterfinals. I’m not necessarily a “soccer fan” per se, but I do enjoy watching the World Cup each time around. After weeks of exciting matches, only eight teams remain. Every pass, every … Read More

It has often been said that we live our true selves when we are alone. When no one is around, the protective facade comes down, and the fear of man dissipates. We feel free to indulge in certain desires or … Read More

We often face temptations to find a way to live apart from God. Our consumer culture encourages us to seek more stuff and live. Our scientific modernism pushes us to seek doctors and live. Our culture’s safetyism compels us to … Read More

It’s hard to accept the idea that discipline is for our good, especially when it hurts. When I was a young boy, there were many occasions (more than I’d like to admit) when I faced the “rod of discipline” while … Read More

The sin of idolatry ruins people in a unique way. People choose to worship images created in their own minds or by their own hands. Worshipping an object that we form and that needs us to move it is foolish. … Read More

When we think of idolatry, we often think of actual graven images that one might pay homage to. But idolatry is less about the object and more about the heart. It always comes down to a matter of worship. Amos … Read More

God has spoken! We may take God’s speaking for granted, but this truth carries significant importance. God’s speaking reminds us that He is a personal God. Speaking is an attribute of a person. Our speaking God is someone with whom … Read More