By Dr. Mark Scott The book of Jonah is minor due to its size, not due to its content. The book touches upon some major biblical themes—God’s sovereignty in creation, God’s love for the nations, Jesus’ resurrection, and the high priority of obedience in the lives of the Lord’s servants. In this story we see […]
Offering Light and Hope
By Kim Wright Depression has such a stigma attached to it, especially within the body of the church. I am not a counselor or psychologist. What I am is one who has dealt with depression from two points of view—the depressed and the parent of one struggling. I have gone to counseling and been treated […]
When a Friend Faces Depression
By Kelly Carr We make snap judgments every day. We look at people and create assumptions about what they must be going through. Yet we only see from our own eyes, and it’s hard to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes when we’ve never experienced what they’ve experienced. So with this topic at hand, I […]
Going Deeper with Jonah—Life Application for May 7, 2017
By David Faust Children consider Jonah a favorite person in the Bible because it’s fascinating to picture him inside the belly of a big fish. Adults appreciate the story because it teaches valuable lessons about our own relationship with the Lord. The Futility of Running from God Jonah was a small-town prophet from the village […]
Blessed Assurance
Do you or does someone you love struggle with anxiety? Some Christians experience anxiety because they are not confident they will go to Heaven when they die. When believers are asked if they are saved, many respond tentatively, “I hope so” or “I think so” or “I’m praying God will accept me, though I’m not […]