AMOS THEN AND NOW 

Amos is the third book of the minor prophets. God gave him a vision of what was about   to happen to the northern kingdom of Israel and he was sent there to preach that message, pronouncing God’s indictment and judgment upon them.   Amos was...

Coffee and Christianity

Mmmm….coffee! If I’m honest, it’s one of the main reasons I get out of bed in the morning.  Here’s a brief history of this favorite beverage:  According to the National Coffee Association (NCAUSA.org), an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi discovered coffee...

ACCEPTING THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD

The real question behind objections to God’s sovereignty—so beloved of spiritually dead theologians, apostates and those seeking to neuter God so that they can rule in His name and in His place—is recorded in Genesis 3:1, where the devil plants a doubt in the mind of...

PONDERING CHRISTMAS 

During the Christmas season we often turn to the book of Luke to consider his account of the birth of Christ. In fact, our youngest son Luke is so named because of the time that I spent reading Luke’s Gospel prior to his birth.  Luke 2:16-18 talks about the...

CHRISTMAS MEANS KARMA IS NOT INEVITABLE 

I’ve heard this word “Karma” thrown around a lot since the recent election, especially by conservative pundits on TV declaring that the destructive policies of the last four years are being overturned. Karma is a Hindu word that refers to a principle of cause and...

Grace Be to You 

By Edward Thal  In his introduction to the Ephesians, Paul wishes “Grace” to them. What does he mean?  If you have ever felt bad about something you’ve done, you know you’re a sinner. And, if you’re honest with yourself, you will know that you’re a repeat...