Arrogance

Pride shows up in many ways as we read Scripture. Pride is NOT just a feeling of being superior. A show of arrogance is recognized, if we assume, or suggest that our own reasoning of the facts is the only way. We easily identify those who are self absorbed, or behave narcissistically and see their…

Whispers

We all have heard his tempting whispers. He may tell us we aren’t good enough, not quite smart enough. The enticer, the enemy may tickle your ear with the lie that you are not worthy. That same Deceiver whispered in the ear of king Herod that a baby would steal his power and throne. He…

Internal Conflicts

Where do conflicts originate? What kind of internal conflicts keep you awake at night? Truth is that there is an army of demons that are currently harassing and tormenting good people, all the time, all around the globe. Every corrupt force of evil in the world is the plan of Satan. All wars were initiated…

Jonah, a Minor Prophet

Jonah’s story is one that many can relate to because he ran from God. There is a bit of Jonah in each of us. Are you ok if GOD loves your enemies? Most people think of Jonah as a fisherman, but he was not. Jonah was actually a legendary statesman who worked in the court…

OBADIAH

In order to understand the vision God gave to His chosen prophet Obadiah, we will define a few places on the map of today. Not much is known about the prophet Obadiah except that he worshipped God. This is the shortest book in the Old Testament with only twenty one verses. The ancient land of…

1 Samuel

Royal history begins with the book of Samuel. After 350 years the rule of the Judges ended. The next 500 years, kings ruled Israel. Samuel was the last of the Judges while Saul was the first of the kings and he reigned for 25 years. The book begins with the story of Samuel’s barren mother…