Monday, December 9, 2024
Because of you, Mount Zion will be plowed like an open field; Jerusalem will be reduced to ruins!A thicket will grow on the heights where the Temple now stands.Micah 3:12 It does not take an advanced theological degree to understand Micah’s audience was in trouble with God. The verse above, and in fact the entire first three… Read more
Friday, December 6, 2024
It was my own fault. I knew better and had been warned. NO HATS INSIDE THE SCHOOL. Our principal had been a Marine drill sergeant, and his voice and physical stature were notoriously intimidating. The rule about hats came about because he had been hired in response to years of unruly behavior and undisciplined learning… Read more
Thursday, December 5, 2024
When I read the visions from Amos, I feel as though this is one of those sections of Scripture where we sit with our palms up, asking, “So, what do we do with this?” This text consists of death, warnings, and plagues. The emotions it gives off are rage, hopelessness, and anger. I don’t think… Read more
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Would you prefer to hear some good news or bad news? Me too. We crave good news. But when bad news is delivered, we tend to obsess over it, spiraling into anxiety, or we might ignore the uncomfortable truth. Perhaps things have been going well so far! Or maybe you’ve noticed the numbing effect that… Read more