Mountain God 5: God’s Quiet Whisper (1 Kings 19)

“Then Elijah was told, “Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by.” A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God wasn’t in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but God wasn’t in the … More Mountain God 5: God’s Quiet Whisper (1 Kings 19)

It’s blowing everywhere, covering everything!

It’s blowing everywhere, covering everything.  Cottonwood trees are spreading their seed indiscriminately by way of the warm spring breeze. Those of us too absorbed in our ordinary affairs will simply ignore nature’s process of procreation as pollen storms blow in and cotton-like snow accumulates on our lawns, car windshields, patio furniture and everything else.  Until, … More It’s blowing everywhere, covering everything!

Mountain God 4: Faith & Obedience (Genesis 22)

I’m reposting this series from 2009 when I was a youth pastor leading a trip to Colorado. Enjoy! -JB After all this, God tested Abraham. God said, “Abraham!” “Yes?” answered Abraham. “I’m listening.” 2 He said, “Take your dear son Isaac whom you love and go to the land of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering … More Mountain God 4: Faith & Obedience (Genesis 22)