A Good Word

The wrath of God is one of those subjects that preachers frequently avoid. Understandably, most people would rather hear about God’s... read more

Try placing a handful of marbles in your mouth and then delivering an important speech. You would sound like a garbled mess. Respected... read more

Today, we hear many cries for social justice. But is it the same cry for justice heard from the ancient prophets, or is it a Trojan Horse... read more

Fishermen are among the greatest storytellers in the world. Did you hear the tale about the big fish that got away? Many fishermen stand... read more

“Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for... read more

Family Feud is one of the longest-running and most popular game shows on television. While the game show is fun and lighthearted, real... read more

In the Old Testament book of Obadiah, the Lord takes direct aim at Edom’s pride, which soared as high as eagles fly because they lived in... read more

The prophet Amos delivered three sermons to Israel, each beginning with the phrase “Hear this word.” The phrase reminds me of the times... read more

Nearly three thousand years ago, a prophet named Amos described himself by saying, “I was no prophet, nor a prophet’s son, but I was a... read more

On the day of Pentecost, the apostle Peter quoted a prophecy from Joel as an explanation of what was happening on that powerful day of the... read more

Every day of life is special because it’s the day the Lord has made. But some days are more special than others like birthdays, holidays,... read more

During the eighth century B.C., an Old Testament minor prophet named Hosea ministered in Israel’s northern kingdom, faithfully preaching... read more