God Rescues Jonah

God Rescues Jonah “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice” (Jonah 2:2). – Jonah 2 Having calmed the storm after the sailors cast the prophet into the sea, Jonah 1:17 tells us...

Ready and Not Afraid

Ready and Not Afraid FROM Burk Parsons Whenever people ask me what I do for a living, I respond by telling them I am a pastor. When I tell them I am a pastor, people appear to be instantly filled with a range of emotions as they try to figure out how to respond....

I Am a Hebrew, and I Fear the Lord

I Am a Hebrew, and I Fear the Lord John Starke  Growing up in my youth group, we liked to throw around the phrase, “Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship.” The use of alliteration made it sound profound, though the effect lessened as I heard it used more...

The Hope That Moms Don’t Need

The Hope That Moms Don’t Need  Maggie Combs                        “It will get easier.” “You’re doing the hardest job in the world, but it’s a noble calling.” “This is only a season.” If you’re a mom, you’ve heard...