Some parents aren’t worthy of honor. But God commands us to “honor” our father and mother. Pastor Colin talks about how to honor a parent (or anyone else) who’s exercised authority over you in an unworthy manner.

It’s a great thing to know that God is love. But it’s a far greater thing to know that God loves you. Pastor Colin explains how understanding what Jesus did on the cross bridges the gap between these two things.

What happens when a person believes? Well, after Jonah believed his problems got worse, not better. Pastor Colin explains why.

When the book of Jonah ends, he is still angry with God. But we know God’s grace eventually triumphed in Jonah’s life. How do we know that? Pastor Colin explains how God turned Jonah around and how we know this.

Think about someone who really annoys you. When you’re with them, you can feel your temperature rising or your patience wearing thin. Would you like to have more compassion for them? Pastor Colin talks about how.

Every atheist is sustained every moment by the mercy of God. Isn’t that an amazing thought? Pastor Colin helps us learn how to show kindness to all people, especially those whose beliefs may be different than yours, or whose behavior may repulse you.

The fifth commandment would be easy if it said, “Honor your father and mother if they are honorable.” But it doesn’t actually say that. God does not give us the luxury of choosing who we should honor.

Jonah was angry with God, but then his circumstances changed, and he was happy. His anger seemed to go away, but it didn’t actually. Pastor Colin explains what happened to it.

It’s easy to see why God gives us good gifts. But why does He bring sorrow and pain into our lives? Pastor Colin explains why.

God’s grace will either make you angry or it will make you worship. Pastor Colin explains why no one remains neutral when they finally understand what “grace” is. That’s next time on Open the Bible.