Ministry of Reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:14-16, 18-21 14 “For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.  15 And he died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for...

The Higher Goal of God’s Deliverance

1 Samuel 1:10 “She was very upset as she prayed to the LORD, and she was weeping uncontrollably.” 1 Samuel 2:1-3, 9 1 Hannah prayed, “My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is exalted high because of the Lord.  I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy...

I’m Not Bitter

Ruth 1:20 “But she replied to them, “Don’t call me ‘Naomi’! Call me ‘Mara’ because the Sovereign One has treated me very harshly.  I left here full, but the LORD has caused me to return empty-handed. Why do you call me...

Walking in His Sandals – the Call to Ministry

Isaiah 20:2-3 “At that time the LORD announced through Isaiah son of Amoz: “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and take your sandals off your feet.” He did as instructed and walked around in undergarments and barefoot. 3 Later the LORD explained,...

Thankfulness: Joy in the Humility of Gratitude

Numbers 11:1, 4-6, 10, 18-20 1 When the people complained, it displeased the Lord. When the Lord heard it, his anger burned, and so the fire of the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outer parts of the camp. 4 Now the mixed multitude who were among them...

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