How do you view weakness? Perhaps even hearing that word brings up a host of negative connotations. No one wants to be the weak man, the weak brother, or the weak one who needs help. And yet, God’s glory is often shown in our weaknesses. Paul wrote to the Corinthians about his own weakness, which … Continue reading My Grace Is Sufficient
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Responding to Grace
How do you respond when someone has forgiven you? Most of us, I hope, would probably express our gratitude for the forgiveness. And not only express our thanks but amend our ways, so it doesn’t happen again. But how do you respond when God has forgiven you? After Nathan confronted him about his sin with … Continue reading Responding to Grace
A Great and Compassionate God
The book of Jonah is unique among the Minor Prophets. Instead of a book about the prophet’s preaching, it is mainly a book about the prophet. The overall lesson of the book that Jonah needed to learn is that Yahweh is a gracious and compassionate God. In Jonah 1, we read of the prophet’s commission … Continue reading A Great and Compassionate God
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