Category: Riley’s Messages

Have you ever run from God’s calling in your life. “Let the young people do it, I’ve done my time” or “I have too much to do to add another thing to my plate”. I hear this all of the time, and I don’t find anything in the Bible that would allow us to have…

The narrative of Hosea, is a narrative about how we are to live out the relentless love of God. The Book of Hosea includes his life and ministry, and is representative of the grace, forgiveness, and commitment of God and His people in spite of our wanderings. As Christians we are confronted by Hosea’s story,…

When I think of influential prophets Daniel comes to the top of my mind either first or second (Isiah being the other one that pops up.) He was the prophet whose faith and courage in the face of trials offer timeless lessons for Christians today. His story, throughout the Book of Daniel, is a powerful…

Ezekiel, one of the most colorful and visionary prophets in the Old Testament, lived during a time of crisis for God’s people. His ministry, recorded in the Book of Ezekiel, spoke to the Jewish exiles in Babylon around 593–571 BC. Known for his visions, actions, and proclamations, Ezekiel revealed God’s holiness, judgment, and promise of…

The Prophet Jeremiah: A Voice of Truth in Tears Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet,” is one of the most relatable figures in the Bible. His life, recorded in the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations, reveals a man called to a unbelievable task: to speak God’s truth to a rebellious nation (sound familiar?). Through his…

Elijah’s story begins abruptly in 1 Kings 17:1, where he emerges as a prophet during a dark time in Israel’s history. The nation, under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, had turned to idolatry, worshiping Baal, a pagan god. Elijah, whose name means “My God is Yahweh,” was sent by God to confront this apostasy. His…

Isaiah’s ministry began with a life-changing vision of God’s holiness in the temple (Isaiah 6:1-8). Seeing the Lord “high and lifted up” and hearing the seraphim proclaim His glory, Isaiah was overwhelmed by his own sinfulness. Yet, God cleansed him, touching his lips with a burning coal, and commissioned him to speak to a stubborn…

Moses often called the Reluctant Prophet Who Met God Face-to-Face What would you say if God called you to confront a powerful ruler, lead an enslaved nation to freedom, and guide them through a desert for decades? Moses, a man who stuttered and doubted his abilities, faced this very call at a burning bush (Exodus…

I am starting a new series to understand more about the prophets. In the Bible, prophets are among the most compelling figures, serving as God’s messengers in times of crisis, rebellion, and hope. From Moses to Isaiah to John the Baptist, prophets played a vital role in God’s plan, and their calling offers profound insights…

How can James and Paul both be right when it comes to works and faith. James 2:24 states, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone,” while Ephesians 2:8–9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the…

I’m continuing the series on Works, inspired by Charles Spurgeon’s sermon titled Fruitless Faith. Although I’ve never based a series on another minister’s sermon before, this topic feels especially powerful and important, so I’m diving in. While I’ll continue to write other entries about works and faith from my own perspective, this particular series is…

I’m continuing the series on Works, inspired by Charles Spurgeon’s sermon titled Fruitless Faith. Although I’ve never based a series on another minister’s sermon before, this topic feels especially powerful and important, so I’m diving in. While I’ll continue to write other entries about works and faith from my own perspective, this particular series is…