The Arrow of Intimidation & False Prophecy

The Arrow of Intimidation & False Prophecy

As Nehemiah and his fellow Israelites started to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, intimidation arose. Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite released words that were like arrows: “What are those feeble Jews doing?” “What they are building—if even a fox climbed...
Israel the Dream

Israel the Dream

“…In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my Name forever.” 2 Chronicles 33:7b “When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men who dreamed.” Psalm 126:1 I will establish my covenant as an...
Weeping for the World

Weeping for the World

I remember a preacher saying this one time: “Do you read the newspaper? The newspaper is the Church’s report card for the nation.” Those words certainly make sense. The Church is called to make an impact on the world, and not leave her message hidden inside the four...