The Bible teaches many things that the world would think is crazy.  Truth be told, many Christians think they are crazy too.  Here is an example. Romans 5:3 (ESV) 3  Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings… Who in their right mind rejoices in suffering?  The answer is those who understand the spiritual […]

When was the last time you had a spiritual EKG?  Doctors give their patients EKGs to test for certain heart conditions such as irregular heartbeat, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, or even heart failure.  We should all check our hearts for spiritual defects from time to time. Proverbs 4:23 (NASB) 23  Watch over your […]

One of the most arrogant statements in all the Bible came from one of the Pharaohs of Egypt.  Here it is: Exodus 5:2 (ESV) 2  But Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and moreover, I will not let Israel […]

Have you ever purchased something that you had to assemble yourself and failed to follow the instructions properly?  That has happened a time or two to most of us.  It is usually not a problem to fix, but it is frustrating and time-consuming. When it comes to God’s plan of salvation, it is imperative that […]

We have spent the last two weeks writing blogs about the story of Jonah.  In the end, Jonah turns out to be a disappointment, having a disposition that is less than admirable.  Still, it was his preaching that led to the repentance of an entire city of Ninevites, about 120,000 souls. When speaking to some […]

While there are many lessons to be learned from the book of Jonah, in the end it is a story about God’s compassion.  The mercy He shows to the Ninevites is characteristic of who He is.  Though He is omnipotent and omniscient, the essence of His being is love, from which His constant compassion flows. […]