The Big IF

Scripture Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you surrender to the Babylonian officers, you and your family will live, and the city will not be burned down. ~Jeremiah 38:17, GNT Quote Sin adds to our guilt, divides our loyalties, subtracts from…

No Fellowship With Darkness

Scripture Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? ~2 Corinthians 6:14, NLT Quote If the world was gray, there would be no sin. ~Ya’akov As a pastor, you long for and pray for unity. I often think about what could be…

All Is Well, Not!

Scripture They act as if my people’s wounds were only scratches. “All is well,’ they say, when all is not well. ~Jeremiah 6:14, GNT Quote Honesty is the first step toward recovery. ~Ya’akov How many times has someone ask you, “How are you doing?” And you said “just fine,” when in truth you were not…