Jonah did not want to listen to God - maybe because he was afraid the Ninevites would actually listen to him and then he'd have to change his opinion of them.

People of Faith are afraid of the word "doubt", but questions and seeking are part of a healthy faith journey. People throughout the Bible wrestled with the tension between their understanding of the world and their faith tradition.

To ask questions: concordpreschurch.com

Some reading:

Faith after Doubt: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-After-Doubt-Beliefs-Stopped/dp/1250262771

Richard Rohr on Doubt: https://cac.org/daily-meditations/doubt-a-necessary-tool-for-growth-2021-02-01/

Rachel Held Evans: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Sunday-Loving-Leaving-Finding/dp/0718022122

Frank Schaeffer: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Atheist-Believes-GodNew-Title-ebook/dp/B00KDOMMUO/

What if what really matters is not what we accomplish, but who we are in the process?

Turns out the idea Jesus was human is the most important message of the gospel, because it means God knows us, deep in the heart.

A sermon on Luke 3. concordpreschurch.com

Advent is not always a time of joy. Today, we take a moment to recognize grief and our need for comfort.

The Courage to Do What's right by Concord Church, Statesville NC

A sermon on why affirming #Godlovesyou doesn't mean life will be problem free. God loves us, but also allows us to experience the consequences of our choices. Bible reference is Hosea 11:1-9.

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Understanding the role of Consequences in God's love by Concord Church, Statesville NC

Relationships with people and with God take effort. In the wrestling, we find holiness.

Abraham and Sarah don't trust God enough to risk. How do we learn to live more like Isaac?