The Lord Roars Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 What criteria does God use to evaluate a nation’s standing before God? Is the nation aligned with God’s values and purposes or has…
The LORD Said, “Go!” 1 Kings 19:1-18 Have you ever felt deeply despondent? Perhaps even hopeless? Any number of circumstances can cause us to despair in this life. I think…
Contact Points 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 Are there sacred places in your life where you feel God is present? For many people creation is a source of such contact between…
Clandestine Regime Change 1 Samuel 10:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14 Clandestine regime change. When we hear this phrase, we think of the Central Intelligence Agency. We think of countries like Cuba, Nicaragua,…
Out with the Old, In with the New 1 Samuel 16:1-21 Out with the old, in with the new! This phrase is usually employed at the start of a new…