Cultivating Growth

The most redeeming part of Jonah's story is found here in chapter 2 as Jonah prays from the belly of the great fish. While no requests are made in this prayer, there is clearly a humility being shown on the part of Jonah as he cries out to the only one that could help him. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Jonah has always been a bit of an odd book. We call it one of the "minor prophets" but it's largely narrative. And we even struggle some with Jonah himself...do we like him? Is he a good man? Those questions and struggles with the book are understandable...but let's not lose sight of who the main character in this book truly is: God! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This parable is layered with application and meaning that should hit home for all of us today. We're all blessed by God in unique and abundant ways. Now what are we going to do with them? Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this parable of Jesus, He will tell a story about what it means to love your neighbor as yourself. It takes love, compassion, and sacrifice. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this parable Jesus pinpoints the joy that should come from when something that was lost is found. This particular story is about a son who gets loses himself and when he finds himself again, he is reunited with his father, and there is great joy! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!