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One way to get people’s attention is to tell them a story that makes a point with which they agree. Once you have them accepting that point, you can turn it around and show them that is applies to them as well. The Bible has many examples of this kind of rhetoric, often used toContinue reading “Day 169: Amos 1-5”

Natural disasters can be devastating for individuals and communities. If you have had one strike your home or your area, you know how much damage can be done and how long it can take to recover. Whether it is a hurricane, a flood, an earthquake, or an invasive swarm, nature shows us the effects ofContinue reading “Day 168: Joel 1-3”

Many books and movies deal with unrequited relationships. One party fully loves the other, yet that love is not returned. It could be a romantic relationship, a friendship, a family relationship, or even a work situation. The one whose affection is not reciprocated may continue to pursue the relationship for some time, but eventually theyContinue reading “Day 167: Hosea 8-14”

A prophet of the Lord, faithfully serving Him as a messenger, finds his domestic life unraveling despite his position. This is made doubly heartbreaking by the fact that the Lord was the one who told him whom he should marry. That command to marry did come with a warning about the character of his futureContinue reading “Day 166: Hosea 1-7”

Looking forward to the return of the King, we realize that we are not ready for Him to come. While we have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus and made righteous through His sacrifice, we still understand that we are not perfect. Even as we progress in our Christian lives, there is always moreContinue reading “Day 165: Ezekiel 46-48”

Those who gain great privileges have great responsibilities that go with them. A person who is privileged but who lives only for self and neglects any duties to others gets described as “spoiled.” They do not see who they are in the eyes of God or even in the eyes of others, and they simplyContinue reading “Day 164: Ezekiel 44-45”

When a church is built, it is designed for a particular purpose. Many events can take place in a church as the congregation goes about their community life. In my home church, we have Bible studies, fellowship events, meals, outreach efforts, and community celebrations. All these have their specific functions, and they all are valuableContinue reading “Day 163: Ezekiel 42-43”

Studying the names of God throughout the Bible is an informative way to examine the character and attributes of God. There are many names that He is known by, and many He applies to Himself in specific circumstances. You may have seen posters of the names of God, with long lists in small type, thatContinue reading “Day 162: Ezekiel 39-41”

Many people in this world think that God owes them a lot. Perhaps they have suffered some wrong and believe they deserve payback. They may think that God exists solely to satisfy the desires of human beings and make our lives easier. Some may think they have been good enough to deserve rewards from theContinue reading “Day 161: Ezekiel 35-38”

One of the questions Christians often ask as they study the Bible and think about the big theological issues it raises is “Why does God bother to save anyone?”. We see the theme of God’s love, mercy, and compassion throughout Scripture, but we also His holiness, justice, and wrath. Even though He created humanity, thereContinue reading “Day 160: Ezekiel 32-34”