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Introduction to Micah

“I hate you!” she screams and runs from the room. Words from a child thrown as emotional darts. Perhaps she learned the phrase from Mom and Dad, or maybe it just burst forth from that inner well of “sinful nature.” … Continue reading

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When God is Silent – Habakkuk 1

One of the modern “Christian myths” that ought to be silenced says that when you trust Jesus Christ, you get rid of all your problems. You don’t. It’s true that your basic spiritual problem—your relationship with God—has been solved, but … Continue reading

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Amos Overview

When we hear, “He’s a man of God,” we think of some famous evangelist, a “Reverend,” a missionary, or the campus minister—professionals, Christian workers, those who preach and teach the Word as a vocation. Surely Amos was a man of … Continue reading

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Malachi Overview

A vase shatters, brushed by a careless elbow; a toy breaks, handled roughly by young fingers; fabric rips, pulled by strong and angry hands. Spills and rips take time to clean up, effort to repair, and money to replace, but … Continue reading

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