After the Earthquake

Note: This is part 3 of a 3-week series.  Click here to read Part 1: Overdone.                                Part 2: Closer Than You Realize. Scripture: "A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn't to be found in the wind; after the wind an...

Closer Than You Realize

Note: This is part 2 of a 3-week series.  Click here to read Part 1: Overdone. Check back next Monday for week 3! Scripture: "Then the word of God came to him: 'So Elijah, what are you doing here?' 'I've been working my heart out for the God-of-the-Angel-Armies,' said Elijah....

Overdone

Note: NEW SERIES. This is part of a 3-week series.  Check back next Monday for week 2! Scripture: "When Elijah saw how things were, he ran for dear life to Beersheba, far in the south of Judah. He left his young servant there and then went on into the desert...

Life Under Pressure

Scripture: "Fierce troubles came down on the people of those churches, pushing them to the very limit. The trial exposed their true colors: They were incredibly happy, though desperately poor. The pressure triggered something totally unexpected: an outpouring of pure and generous gifts." 2 Corinthians 6:2-4 Perspective: If you squeeze...

Unchecked Nerves

Scripture: "Now Peter got really nervous and swore, 'I never laid eyes on this man you're talking about.' Just then the rooster crowed a second time. Peter remembered how Jesus had said, 'Before a rooster crows twice, you'll deny me three times.' He collapsed in tears." Mark 14:72-73 Perspective: If...