The prophet Obadiah didn't prophecy about Judah or Israel; he prophesied to the nation of Edom. His message was an indictment of criminal negligence that still resonates with all who follow Jesus today.

There's a very unusual story in the Bible about how God nearly killed Moses before he ever returned to Egypt to deliver the people of Israel from slavery. Why would God do that? What was going on in this story? It all came down to a question of integrity.

The basic fundamental issue of all sin is pride. From pride, all the other deadly sins draw their strength and their empowerment.

If we want to be effective in changing the world around us, we need to be broken in the right places - our wills, our pride, and our hearts.