Behold Our God!

In the day of Isaiah, Israel was in a national covenant with Yahweh. God chose them to be his holy nation, and he promised them material blessings based upon covenantal faithfulness. However, should they choose to rebel and turn away from him, disastrous national curses would be their promised lot. Famous was Israel’s folly. For … More Behold Our God!

I Fear I Fear

The Psalmist prays, “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You perceive my thoughts from afar. You are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue, you know it completely. [And this you know – You know that I know I fear.] O Lord, where can I go … More I Fear I Fear

A Prayer for Dysfunctional Assemblies

Paul was the founder, former minister, and former moderator of a very dysfunctional assembly. His beloved church in Greece continually struggled with a host of missional, visional, theological, ministerial, and relational issues. Sometimes, sin was introduced to the church by lay-people living contrary to sacred Scripture. At other times, the sin and schism was encouraged by errant leaders — abusive or … More A Prayer for Dysfunctional Assemblies