And when he arrived, there were the captains of the army sitting; and he said, "I have message for you, Commander." Jehu said, "For which one of us?" And he said, "For you, Commander." 2 Kings 9:5 Prior to the days of cellphones, if a person had a message for someone else, he had to... Continue Reading →
Amos 7:14 God Will Use Anyone
Then Amos answered, and said to Amaziah: "I was no prophet, nor was I a son of a prophet, but was a sheepbreeder and a tender of sycamore fruit. Amos 7:14 People often feel that they are either overqualified or under qualified for a position. They look at themselves and choose whether they want a... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 23:11 Wickedness Found In God’s House
"For both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in My house I have found their wickedness," says the Lord. Jeremiah 23:11 Looking through anyone's house, one can almost always find some dirt in the house somewhere. It is very rare that a house is completely clean. This is different, however, than going into a house... Continue Reading →
Bonhoeffer–Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (book review)
Title: Bonhoeffer--Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, SpyAuthor: Eric MetaxasPublisher: Thomas NelsonDate: 2010Pages: 608 Bonhoeffer--Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (book review) Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor during the time Adolf Hitler rose to prominence and brought on the holocaust. Eric Metaxas writes a biography of Bonhoeffer's life. It begins with his childhood and ends with his death. At... Continue Reading →