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Not Impressed (1 Kgs 16:21-28)

May 18, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Luke 6:26, Matt 5:11, Omri, praise, rewards, world

At first glance, many would be impressed with a king named Omri. He ruled over the northern Nation of Israel after the Jewish people had split into two nations. One could argue that Omri brought political stability to his nation. Three of the four kings preceding him were victims of assassinations. The king immediately before

What Is a Godly Way to Complain to God?

November 9, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - affliction, lament, lamentation, praise, Psalms

One of my favorite things about Scripture is how people argue with God. They complain to Him about the suffering they’re experiencing. I love that because it means that we can be open about the bad things that happen to us, and the suffering we experience. In Biblical spirituality, you do not need to pretend

Even a Kid Can Praise God

May 24, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - church life, Family Worship, praise, Worship

This Sunday, I talked to my children about young David, and we wondered why God chose him instead of his brothers to be king. What made him different? We discussed David’s youth, and I read them the following quote imagining what David would have done in his spare time while tending sheep: On those pastoral

Do Not Trust in Politicians

January 15, 2021 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - politicians, praise, Trust

Did you ever notice that the New Testament barely mentions the names or actions of the ruling authorities of the day? For example, during the time of Jesus, Caesar Augustus was leading the Roman Republic into its epoch-making transformation into the Roman Empire. Humanly speaking, that was one of the most important events in history,