Destabilization. Destruction. Desolation. These words clearly describe the context that is forthcoming for Jerusalem and Judah, but they also describe the state of many Christian faith communities in the U.S. Few...

“But the piece he was making was flawed while still in his hands.” Over the last few days, we have focused on the difficult words of the Lord. We have been...

The power of the word of the Lord is that it speaks to us with enough room to speak beyond us into the world we live in. This passage, a short...

Today’s psalm echoes the words spoken in Jeremiah 1:4-10. The psalmist speaks of a God who creates our “innermost parts” and weaves us together in the deep parts of the earth....

My third grade teacher was Mrs. Hamilton. She was the first teacher who did not go easy on me. She was intimidating and commanded the full attention of her classroom. I...

God’s knowledge of each of us is vast. Psalm 139 confirms that the Lord knows us intimately—even better than we know ourselves. God pays attention to us on the good days...

Some of Jesus’ most challenging words are often said when he encounters large crowds. We know that Jesus loves all people, whether it is the one, the ninety-nine, or the multitudes....

The prophet Jeremiah received a word from God. But the word Jeremiah received was not so much for him as for God’s people, both those in Israel at the time and...

We continue to hear a message that addresses the fabric of status structures in society. In today’s passage, Jesus speaks directly to his host—the one who appears to control the system...

Here we see an invitation to sacrificial life. The author begins by describing the believer’s position before God. This believer is now done with all earthly ordinances and has no interest...