Manna and Coffee

Amos 7-8 provide significant images of what God measures and why it matters. Let us have ears to hear.

This chapter gives us, in essence, a woe to those who pursue comfort and wealth at the expense of justice and service.

Introduction to our 30 days in the minor prophets

It takes time, but Jesus declaration that the Good News would move outwardly from Jerusalem to Samaria and the ends of the Earth occurs. Jesus earliest followers may not initiate that move, but they certainly participate in it. How else can you respond with the Good News takes hold in “unexpected” places.

How does a community unify, and are we up for the price tag such unity comes with?

Introduction to the book of Acts as we begin a 31 day reading schedule through the book.

On, “I don’t know the man,” and why Peter was right

Why are we so worried about who’s in and who’s out, and our standing in the “in” group?

The podcast is getting a bit of a revamp and, while I hope that all listeners will continue to benefit, I’m going to allow the daily bible reading program I’ve developed for our church family here at Northside to set the agenda for each episode. From the daily reading schedule, “21 Days in Mark,” I offer reflections on a short segment from today’s reading.