The Captives’ Cry

and when you seek for me you will find me, when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Seek/Search – How many times have you heard this verse given as motivation for seeking God?  It seems to be a favorite when we need exhortation and encouragement.  But how many of us know…

Scar Tissue

“So also My heavenly Father will do to you unless each of you from your hearts forgive his brother their offenses.” Matthew 18:35 Forgive – Forgiveness is fundamental to faith.  It is the action that separates human being from human biology.  When I refuse to forgive, I move away from alignment with the Father.  In…

Useless Supplication

“and this is another thing you do; covering the altar of YHWH with tears, with weeping and groaning; because He no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand.” Malachi 2:13 Weeping and Groaning – Is God without compassion?  As Paul would say, “May it never be!”  God reveals Himself filled…

Bi-Polar Communities

I’ve noticed a few things over the last months.  Our community seems to have two wonderful strains going at the same time.  We have a group of serious biblical exegetes – those who are willing to turn over all the stones to find the truth.  This group follows the theological paths that I only hint…