The Book of Obadiah: “From Victim to New Vocation” Readings: Obadiah 1-3, 10-15, 19-21 and Mark 4:3-20 Reflection Questions Our Old Testament prophet this week is Obadiah. His message spans just twenty-one verses. Read the book in its entirety to get the full flavor of this servant of Yahweh (meaning of his name!). As you read …
When God asks, through his prophets, for us to seek something, do you know what's really going on there? It is an attempt to reveal to us our most real desires.
Sunday, August 2: Bob Bennett Bob’s career launched on 1979 with a folk-style debut recording and continues today in mainstream folk music scene. Bob’s ability to write songs about other than typical “spiritual” topics has always made him stand out a bit from his peers. www.bob-bennett.com [av_hr class=’full’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ …
The Book of Amos: “Defender of the Downtrodden” Readings: Amos 7:7-9, Amos 9:11-15 and Mark 3:22-35 Reflection Questions (The chapters covered in this week’s reflections are Amos 6-9. Consider reading them in their entirety.) Read Amos 7:7-9. Pause to consider the picture God showed Amos. (If you do not know what a plumb line is or …