Lost in Faith

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Jonah ran from you God. He went in completely the opposite direction than you wanted him to. And, that resulted in chaos (the storm), confusion (sinking down and down in the water–almost drowning) and darkness (inside the fish). How often do I do exactly the same thing? Way too often. And, if I look deeply [...]

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June 22/23 Flights to DC and Dakar uneventful but surprised to stop in Dakar, Senegal on the way to South Africa. Not being used to stopping threw me off so I fell asleep on the next leg to Johannsberg (Jo’berg). World Cup 2010 is in full bloom in SA. Airport construction finished and very helpful [...]

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Jonah was upset that his reputation (his image) would be hurt because what he had predicted would happen to Nineveh (destruction) wasn’t going to happen because of God’s mercy and forgiveness. A prophet, who often heard from God, was going to be WRONG. And yet, Jonah knew God well enough to know He is a [...]

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Jonah 1:7 Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. Crusty old sailors seeking God and the only way they knew how to do it was cast lots, basically roll the dice. Not [...]

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