While studying through the book of Zephaniah, I noticed that the word “shame” kept occurring. Shame is one of the major themes in Zephaniah’s prophetic message. Zephaniah was writing during the days of Josiah, most likely before the law in the temple was found and the reforms took place. That...
As a newer Christian, I will admit that sometimes I have struggled to truly know God and the purpose of the church. I have been a part of Dalraida for a little over two years now. Through all of the church services, HUBs, and college events, I still struggled with...
As Israel was nearing the promised land, God required Moses to send out spies to give a report back of the land. Moses was instructed to pick one leader from each of the 12 tribes of Israel. All of the spies came back and testified that what God had said...
It is vitally important that we understand what we stand for and teach others to do the same.
How often do we shy away from speaking up for God? That may be such a difficult question and we probably shy away from answering it when asked. Most likely, in this past week or month, we have neglected opportunities to spread the truth of Jesus. Now let me ask...
Have you ever heard someone refer to a minor inconvenience by saying “That’s just my cross to carry” or “We all have our own crosses to bear”? When one uses this phrase, it is typically expressed that they must endure a temptation, burden, trait, or inconvenience. However, Jesus’s command for...
Relationships are a crucial aspect of human life, and we often find ourselves seeking to find a relationship that is empowering or uplifting to us in some way. When we take a look at our worldly relationships, what do we see? Do we see our relationships filled with Godly mannerisms...
Throughout history, people have wrestled with how much emphasis to place on the Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT). Second-century gnostic Marcion believed that we should completely reject the OT as it represents a different god and different people. This belief crept its way into the minds of...
Esau is a rather interesting person in the Bible (Genesis 25–28, 32–33). Although his physical appearance is unique (Gen. 25:25), his life and decisions make him more intriguing. While Esau is in the womb with his brother, Jacob, God foretells that Esau will be subservient to Jacob even though Esau...
Nothing beats a good night’s sleep. It’s a wonderful thing to be the recipient of. I am unlike most people because I don’t care for sleeping in, but an afternoon nap is incredibly appealing to me. Many things can get in the way of a good night’s sleep, but one...