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#76 - Jonah 3:1-4:4 Part 4

Wrath, judgement, charity, grace, religion and relationship. Finding the right balance between those things can be a real challenge. What matters most to God, and how does He want his followers to act on that?  "The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy" by Timothy Keller was a great resource in building this series. 

#75 - Jonah 1:11-2:10 Part 3

We may think we are doing what is right and good and still find that what we think is good doesn't line up with what God says is good. God often uses difficult circumstances to help us work that out.  "The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy" by Timothy Keller was a great resource in building this series. 

#74 - Jonah 1:5-10 Part 2

Jonah both fears and hates the Ninevites. He is running from what God wants him to do, but there is more to it than just fear or hate. What is most important to Jonah determines which direction he travels. "The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy" by Timothy Keller was a great resource in building this series. 

#73 - Jonah 1:1-4 Part 1

We all know about Jonah, the prophet who ran from God and was swallowed by a whale, but do you know why Jonah ran? He had some pretty good reasons. We all share some things in common with Jonah. "The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy" by Timothy Keller was a great resource in building this series. 

#72 - Kings, Scribes and Wise Men

It's easy to hear a story so many times that we stop hearing it in such a way that it might address who we are. The principles never change, but sometimes we just stop paying attention. Let's shine some light on the Ancient Christmas Narrative. 

#71 - Jingle Bell Nah!

Remember the excitement you felt as a child as Christmas approached? As you get older and life inevitably happens, it’s easy to lose the excitement and wonder of Christmas. This week we ponder some things that may help with that.

#70 - Chri$tma$ Genero$ity

Many charities conduct fundraising campaigns around Christmas because people are more generous. Both non-church and churchy people tend to be more relaxed with their wallets. So are Christian giving and humanitarian generosity the same thing, or is there a difference between the two? How about the difference between generosity and sacrificial worship?

#69 - Do The Right Thing. Why Morality Matters. Pride.

We use the word pride in both positive and negative contexts. In a negative context, pride attributes honour where it isn't due. The Bible speaks about pride in a negative context a lot. That's because pride sets us on a collision course with destruction; unfortunately, the two are inseparable.

#67 - Do The Right Thing. Why Morality Matters: Respect your Elders.

Imagine the thing that you desire most in the world. Solomon says wisdom is more valuable than that, and you should "Get wisdom". You can get it the hard way through a lifetime of difficult experiences, or the easy way, respect your elders and listen to what they have to say.

#66 - Tis’ the season to be anxious and depressed.

It's that time of year when we eat, drink, spend too much, and have more debt to look forward to in the New Year. Some people love the holiday season, others not so much. This is for you if you are struggling with anxiety or depression.