Jesus in Amos
What a gate! Lavish opulence … can be found beyond the gate. The wealthiest of the wealthiest enjoy luxurious homes and properties with sweeping dramatic views of the valley and mountain range … beyond the gate. Private and…
Jesus in Joel
Probably none of us have ever experienced a plague of locusts. Most of us have never even seen locusts. Laura Ingalls Wilder, in her writings about growing up in the American Midwest during the late 1800’s, gives us…
Jesus in Hosea
As we look at our gate for today, the thought comes to mind that this location would be a beautiful venue for a wedding. In fact, this very gate has been seen strung with ribbons and wedding décor. …
Put off the old … and be made new!
“Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; be made new in the attitude of your minds.” - Ephesians 4:22-23 The dead little seed pods have been “put off.” New life has emerged. …
Jesus in Daniel
The book of Daniel opens in a scene of military conquest, as Nebuchadnezzar invades Jerusalem and carries off to Babylon both treasures and captives. (see 2 Kings 42:1-4) Among the captives taken away was a young teenager ……
Don’t Give up Hope
It had not even been a week and the tomato sprouts were poking their little green heads up out of the soil. Right at two weeks the watermelon and cantaloupe seeds all made their appearance in grand fashion.…
Jesus in Ezekiel
Ezekiel lived during the same time and through the same circumstances as Jeremiah and Daniel. All three were great prophets of God! Yet all three had completely different ministries. Jeremiah prophesied to the people prior to their captivity.…
Nails in the Ashes
A bonfire was built one ordinary day. Random scraps of wood were tossed onto the blaze. It didn’t go unnoticed – the nails sticking out. But the fun of the blaze pushed aside any doubt. The flames got…
Jesus in Lamentations
Trauma. Jeremiah was caught in the STORM that came because of the sin of his nation. Jeremiah had been wholly faithful to God … yet he too suffered in the backwash of the consequences. “Look, an army is…
Leaning Towards the Light
It’s a fascinating thing to see all the little seed sprouts leaning towards the light. The sun isn’t even out. How do those little seed sprouts know where the light is? Also, they’re not all leaning every which-way. …