A God of Second Chances

A God of Second Chances Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time. – Jonah 3:1 John 21:15-17: “Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I love you.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. Jesus repeatedContinue reading “A God of Second Chances”

Where Are Your Accusers?

Where Are Your Accusers? From this day on, I will bless you. – Haggai 2:19 John 8:3-11 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “thisContinue reading “Where Are Your Accusers?”

Caring Enough to Confront ∙

Caring Enough to Confront ∙ Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. – Proverbs 27:6 Proverbs 27:4-9 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are betterContinue reading “Caring Enough to Confront ∙”

Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙

Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙ As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. – Jonah 2:7 Jonah 2:1-10  1 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish.  2 He said, I cried out to the LORD inContinue reading “Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙”