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Anger exposes a heart that is more often concerned with being right and finding justice than it is with being merciful and showing love. When Jonah found out that God showed compassion to the repentant Assyrian people of Nineveh, Jonah … 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
The death of Christ is one of the most climactic moments in the Bible. It stands as the most horrifying yet beautiful act of love the world has ever known. The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross changed everything, … Read More
One of the most important questions we must determine in our lives is who will be king. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday almost two thousand years ago, He made a claim to be king. He was God’s … 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
We all have moments when we lack boldness. The more that I hear from people whom I consider to be bold, the more that I realize that boldness can be a struggle for everyone. Missionaries have spoken of fears when … Read More
Everyone likes a second chance. We all fail at various times and for various reasons. Whether it’s an employer, a coach, a professor, a patrol officer, or a parent, receiving a second chance from some authority figure is always welcome … Read More
The power for the church can come only from God. When Paul wanted the church strengthened, he asked God for it. Consider Ephesians 3:15-16, where he prays “that [God] would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to … Read More
When life feels overwhelming, Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish shows us that God hears even our most desperate cries. In Jonah 2:1–10, the prophet speaks from a place that feels like a living grave—“the deep,” “the heart … Read More
Life is full of irony. Sometimes the irony stems from unexpected circumstances, sometimes from an intentional sense of humor, and sometimes from an unintentional mistake. As Jonah planned his escape from God’s presence and command, he became an object lesson … Read More