By Michael C. Mack 1. Which would you choose and why? • a night in a luxurious hotel • a meal in a five-star restaurant • a chance to sing or jam with your favorite singer/band • a lotion that makes you look 20 years younger Read Amos 6:4-8, 11-14. 2. What words would you […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness As an INFP (Introversion Intuition Feeling Perceiving) according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test, I am an introvert and much more attuned to my inner world versus the outer world. In simpler terms, I gain energy from being alone rather than coming alive when among people, unlike extraverted personalities. At […]
By Sam E. Stone Amos began his prophecy by pronouncing judgment on the major countries throughout the part of the world where he lived. Captivity was coming for the people of Israel as well. Within 50 years his predictions would be fulfilled. Henry Halley wrote, “Over and over Amos contrasts the voluptuous ease, palatial luxury, […]
By Kelly Carr As you might imagine, considering my job as an editor, I love to read. If you’re taking time to read this, perhaps you do too! Through books we wonder, escape, and step into someone else’s shoes for a while. Childhood Wonder How did your favorite childhood books capture your imagination? What did […]
By David Faust The prophet Elijah rode a spiritual roller coaster of highs and lows. In a short period of time he literally went from a mountaintop to the valley of depletion and discouragement. On Mount Carmel he was a champion. In the desert he felt like a chump. On the mountain he felt vindicated. […]
