Can you remember a time when something you hoped for ended up being much, much better than you expected? In the Bible, low expectations are one of the most constant problems of God’s people. We only hope for earthly health …
Have you ever left a brand new colorful shirt in the laundry with your white clothes? If you have ever done that, when you opened the dryer you were probably in for a surprise. Your socks may have been white, …
Have you ever noticed how the Bible is full of tensions that point to the mystery of God. God is one God in three persons. Jesus is both fully God and fully man. God is all powerful and in control …
We live in a fast paced world that loves fast food, fast service, and fast communication. Have you ever thought about how this reality might affect your faith? The Bible places a significant emphasis on patience, and especially on waiting …
Do you ever pay attention to just how often the New Testament refers us back to the Old Testament in order to understand who Jesus was and what he did for us? Old Testament stories like the Passover, and Old …
The prophet Amos had a tough job. His job was to tell the people of Israel that they had broken their covenant with God, that they would be defeated by the Assyrians, and that they would be removed from their …
