Malachi 4:1-6: Fearing the Judge, Not the Judgment
God again reminds the Israelites to fear God to escape judgment because the key to salvation is fearing the judge, not the judgment. Malachi 4:1-6: “For behold, the day is […]
Malachi 3:13-18: Hindrances in Serving God
Serving God is in your Christian DNA. For this you were created. The question is not whether you will serve or not, the question is who you will serve: God […]
Malachi 3:7-12: Testing God’s Generosity
In Christianity, tithing moves from a transactional requirement to a transformational life that results in a generous heart. Malachi 3:7-12: From the days of your fathers you have turned aside […]
Malachi 2:17-3:6: The Sudden Coming of the Lord
Whatever situation you are in, no matter how unfair it seems, don’t ask where the God of justice is. Do justice. Malachi 2:17-3:6: You have wearied the Lord with your […]
Malachi 2:10-16: Building Faithful Families in the Covenant
When God’s covenant is honored by spouses, the marriage covenant is honored which results in God’s blessings to build faithful families. Malachi 2:10-16: “Have we not all one Father? Has […]
Malachi 2:1-9: Guard the Knowledge of God
As a priesthood of believers, we are all responsible for guarding the knowledge of God. Here are some warnings if we don’t. Malachi 2:1-9: “And now, O priests, this command […]
Malachi 1:6-14: Inconvenient Worship
Giving God anything less than the very best is worthless because it is out of convenience, which God rejects.
Malachi 1:1-5: Persistent Love
Even when we question God’s love, we remain the object of His persistent love because he never changes. Malachi 1:1-5: The oracle of the word of the Lord to Israel […]
Galatians 6:11-18: New Creation through Crucifixion
Easter people are made into new creations through crucifixion, even if are living in Good Friday darkness. Galatians 6:11-18: See with what large letters I am writing to you with […]
Finishing the Work on Good Friday
Christ finished the work of saving sinners who were otherwise destined for hell and everlasting pain and separation from God. What do you do when you finish a task? In our […]
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I share articles and posts on current world issues related to religion, theology, and politics. I seek to articulate the public meaning of faith, bringing the resources of religious tradition to bear on such topics as poverty, human rights, economic justice, international relations, national priorities, popular culture, and yes, even politics, as long as it is related to faith.
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