Sara’s sobbing voice sounded on the other end of my phone. “You have to talk to my sister.” Entrapped in a legalistic and abusive cult that forced baptism on her and threatened the fires of Hell for the smallest misdeed, Dolly (not her real name) had succumbed to a deep depression. Distressed at her involvement […]
Week 46 Character |
Week 46 Study |
Warning!
The real irritating thing about the bearded guy who carries the sign, “Turn or Burn” is not the beard or the guy—it is the truth of the sign. As much as we may think the sign’s content is offensive, it is true. People must turn back to God or face judgment. Both testaments proclaim this […]
Week 46 Application |
A Famine in the Land
Do you get cranky when you are hungry? When I go too long without eating, I become light-headed and my thinking grows foggy. My spirit is willing, but my flesh is weak. A few years ago, the makers of Snickers candy bars produced a series of humorous commercials bearing the tagline, “You’re not you when […]
From the Publisher |
The Coal that Touched My Lips
Isaiah’s description (chapter 6) of the majesty he beheld standing in the throne room of Almighty God is both awe inspiring and frightening. Six winged seraphim covered their faces so as not to gaze on God’s indescribable glory and covered their feet so he would not look upon the most humble part of their bodies. […]
Week 45 Mission |
When Going Means Staying
Journeys are interesting. Some journeys take us to faraway places. We go where everything is new and fresh. We stare wide-eyed at the people, food, and culture which are all different from what we normally experience. It’s wonderful and exciting. Other times the journey keeps us close to home, but it is still a journey. […]
