Author Archives: Jon Burnett
Radical Redemption (Hos 2:14-3:5)
Identifying broken families, broken communities and broken hearts is much easier than healing them. Humanity has, of course, tried—through manmade religions, philosophies and even technology! But while these remedies often help us address some of the symptoms and consequences of … Continue reading
Sin’s Lies (Hos 2:2-13)
Most of us are all too familiar with the kinds of broken families we discussed in our last post. And as painful as this is in any situation, it seems even more shocking when we see such sin and pain … Continue reading
A Broken Family (Hos 1:1-2:1)
The modern family is in trouble. In our homes and neighborhoods we see the pain and suffering involved with child neglect, domestic abuse, absentee fathers, poverty, pornography, adultery, divorce, and “alternative lifestyles.” Family life is hard enough without the effects … Continue reading
Hosea: Israel’s Scarlet Letter
The Minor Prophets are some of the most difficult books of the Bible to read. But it is not because their message is hard to understand, it is just so hard to accept. As some of the disciples once told Christ: “This is … Continue reading
Resolve to Read
The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection, renewal and, well, reading. It may seem corny, but reading your Bible through in a year (or at least daily, Acts 17:11) is the best way to keep God’s will at … Continue reading
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