Category Archives: Old Testament
The Day of Decision!
Deuteronomy 30:11-20
The day of decision is quickly approaching for many Americans. New Year’s Day is the one day, out of the 365 days of the year, when the most decisions are made by more Americans than any other day of the … Continue reading
Giving Thanks In The Day of Distress
Psalm 77
Our Thanksgiving celebration has a long history. In our day we have lost touch with much of the meaning of Thanksgiving. Today Thanksgiving has been largely reduced to indulging in lots of delicious food and watching football games with our … Continue reading
What’s Your Next Move?
2 Chronicles 20:1-12
Not one of us will escape it. We will all experience it at one time or another. It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor you are still going to feel it. Regardless of whether you are black, brown, … Continue reading
Real Peace in a Really Chaotic World
Isaiah 26:3
Once upon a time in a land far away, (that’s the way all good stories begin), there was a man who was deeply troubled. He was a brilliant man. A man with a wonderful wife, precious children, good health, and … Continue reading
Destruction and Restoration
Amos 9
We have now come to the end our study of the prophet Amos’ message to God’s people living in the Northern Kingdom. As we come to the end of our study we also draw nearer to the end of the … Continue reading
The Day is Coming
Amos 8
There is nothing like a stroll through Farmer’s Market. The baskets of ripened fruit line row after row and entice you to reach out and take a bite of a big juicy peach, delicious plum, or a plump strawberry. If … Continue reading
Do You Measure Up?
Amos 7:7-17
Most everyone I know wants to feel good about themselves. We want to feel like we are going somewhere, moving forward in life, and accomplishing something. We want to feel good about ourselves. Even though this is true about most … Continue reading
The Intercessor
Amos 7:1-17
There is lots of talk over the airwaves, in corner coffee shops, corporate Board rooms, and neighborhood living rooms. The topic of conversation is, “Is there any hope for America?” The stream of conversation varies depending on the company you … Continue reading
“It’s All Good!”
Amos 6:1-14
This is our eleventh study in the little prophesy of Amos. When we were winding down our study of Romans I began praying about what book of the Bible I would study next. I was reading and praying, reading and … Continue reading
Worship That Pleases God
Amos 5:18-27
The First Church of Holiness met each Sunday at The Sanctified Sanctuary. People came from near and far, all across the city, to be a part of the most talked about worship going on. Their music was heavenly. It was … Continue reading