Hosea 1
The Book of Hosea is filled with symbolism about our relationship with God. Ultimately, it is a book of undeserved redemption, written roughly 750 years
December 23, 2013
The Book of Hosea is filled with symbolism about our relationship with God. Ultimately, it is a book of undeserved redemption, written roughly 750 years
Hosea chapter 2 reminds me of a song from my youth. Like many songs about an unfaithful ex-spouse, the writer sings with taunting, “It your
Hosea chapter 3 reminds me of something our Pastor’s wife told us before our wedding. With a smile, she said, “We do not believe in
Hosea 4 reminds me of what happens to individuals, families and even neighborhoods when wisdom goes missing. Sociologists and politicians point to lack of funding,
Hosea 5 reminds me of a friend that once told me, he does not know a single person that is happily married. It is painful
Hosea 6 reminds me of assigning chores to my kids. In our home, doing chores was just an expected part of living here. Every Saturday
Hosea 7 reminds me of when I first came to Christ. I was not evil in the eyes of any of my friends, and none
Hosea 8 reminds me of living on my own for the first time. I imagined the freedom of doing what I wanted, when I wanted
Hosea 9 reminds me there are few things more beautiful than a mother’s love. It is a sacrificial love, in that a mother will give
Hosea 10 reminds me of Kudzu. Southerners are familiar with this highly invasive vine that smothers and kills trees, crops, tractors and everything else that