Good Morning “Straight Cutters.”  Today we are in Micah 3.“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬That passage is what immediately came to mind as I reviewed today’s chapter...  Read More

Good Morning “Straight Talkers and Walkers.”  Today we are in Micah 2In today’s chapter we are reminded of what Gods Love, REAL Love - looks like.  The fact that God is love, does not mean that He turns a blind eye to sin.  We see that here.  Many in the church readily accept Gods perfect Mercy and Grace but deny He is still perfectly Just.  His Holiness requires He deal with sin (Romans 6:23).  H...  Read More

Good Morning “Work in Process”.  Today we are in Jonah 4.Gods not done with Jonah yet.  Oh, he went to Nineveh alright.  And he did what God told him to do.  They repented, and God relented.  In Jonah’s eyes THAT was the problem!  They deserved destruction!  Jonah is so angry over Gods mercy on Nineveh that he would rather die (Jonah‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬)God demonstrates both the value He places on each perso...  Read More

Good Morning “Work in Process”.  Today we are in Jonah 4.Gods not done with Jonah yet.  Oh, he went to Nineveh alright.  And he did what God told him to do.  They repented, and God relented.  In Jonah’s eyes THAT was the problem!  They deserved destruction!  Jonah is so angry over Gods mercy on Nineveh that he would rather die (Jonah‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬)God demonstrates both the value He places on each perso...  Read More

Good Morning “Simply Willing”.  Today we are in Jonah 3.What a difference being tossed overboard made in Jonah’s life.  We get to see the fruit of Gods discipline in his life.  Remember Gods goal is always our repentance, and obedience thus bringing Him glory and positioning us for His use.  “Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh.”‭‭Jonah‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬aNIV‬‬In obedience Jonah carried Go...  Read More

Good Morning “Childlike”.  Today we are in Jonah 2.Jonah in the belly of the great fish.  As children, we love this story!  As adults many question it!  Children don’t struggle to believe it!  Some say it’s because they are young and naive.  Others realize it’s simply because in their (childlike) faith they simply BELIEVE!  They BELIEVE!  Is that a bad thing?  Jesus loves me this I KNOW for The Bi...  Read More

Good Morning “Fisherman”.  Today we are in Jonah 1.Let’s rewind a bit from where we’ve been recently.  The Word of The Lord came to Jonah during the reign of Jereboam II about 785 - 750BC.  For perspective, that’s decades before Assyria took Israel into captivity and couple hundred years before Babylon took Judah.  The book of Jonah is different than the other prophets we’ve been studying.   This ...  Read More

Good Morning “Team Choosers”.  Today we are in Obadiah.Edom was a descendent of Esau.    She was one of Judahs neighboring cities.  Despite their relational ties, when Babylon conquered Judah, Edom joined in looting the city.  Furthermore they intercepted fleeing Judean’s and turned them over to the Babylonian army to be executed or enslaved.  They showed NO compassion or mercy for their brothers ...  Read More

Good Morning “Sifted Wheat.”  Today we are in Amos 9.  The last chapter in Amos also contains the last of the 5 visions God gave Israel through Amos.  A terrible time is coming in which God will destroy all of those that continue to deny and / reject Him and His Word.  Despite His many warnings their hearts are hard, and they continue in their own way.  Throughout Israel there is a longstanding be...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Thirst.”  Today we are in Amos 8.Let’s play the deserted island game.  You’re somehow left alone on a deserted island.  Beforehand, you’re given a choice… you can either have all of your media, or your Bible.  The rest of your life with no media, or the rest of your life without The Word of God.  Which would you choose… honestly?  In today’s chapter, God through Amos, paint...  Read More

Good Morning “Objects of Grace.”  Today we are in Amos 7.  The last section of Amos describes a series of 5 visions of Gods impending judgment.  This chapter gives us the first 3.  The first vision is a plague ofdevouring locusts, and the second is a consuming fire. In both instances, Amos cries out on behalf of his people.  He intercedes for them, noting that they are so small none will survive. ...  Read More

Good Morning “Humble”.  Today we are in Amos 6.God lost patience with all of Israel, both the Northern 10 tribes we call Israel and the Southern 2 we refer to as Judah.  Judah may have been a little slower in her decent into idol worship, but she was full of sin nonetheless.  Here God addresses the fact that while Northern Israel has spun out and faces judgment - Judah languishes in Zion (Jerusale...  Read More