Ultimately the message of the cross is simply this: it is where the stake of God’s judgement from His holiness to our lowliness intersects with His outstretched arms of grace and mercy, motivated by His great love for you.
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The Message of the Cross
Ultimately the message of the cross is simply this: it is where the stake of God’s judgement from His holiness to our lowliness intersects with His outstretched arms of grace and mercy, motivated by His great love for you.

Jonah: The Brooding Prophet
The grace and mercy of God is not yours for your own enjoyment and selfish benefit. It is extended to you so that you might extend it further to those around you.

Jonah: Unrepentant Anger
Anger is nothing more than an emotional response to unmet expectations. The question then becomes a matter of managing our expectations.

Jonah: The Repentant King
Humble leadership inspires humble followers, and God honors the humble who submit to His authority. In the same way that rebelliousness begets rebellion from the top down, so does repentance beget repentance when its starts at the top and trickles its way down to those who would follow.
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David Noland is a devout Christ-follower and has been the host of the Christian podcast "Wilderness Wonderings" (currently on hiatus), and writer of Bible Studies and devotions designed to encourage those who are struggling with their faith or seeking spiritual answers to the questions that plague humanity. He currently resides in Fort Worth, TX along with his bride, Sara, where they both attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a Christian layman, father, and grandfather. He is a passionate traveler, self-described foodie, and amateur photographer. He also fancies himself an amateur keyboardist and guitarist, and has written numerous unpublished worship songs that he is mostly embarrassed to share publicly.
In college, David enjoyed three years in broadcasting as the host of a weekly contemporary Christian music spotlight show for his campus radio station. He has served on the mission field in numerous capacities in Arizona, South Louisiana, Mexico, and Hong Kong. He is passionate about Biblical literacy and making the scriptures relevant and approachable without compromising Biblical truth. He is a vocal advocate for the victims of human trafficking and organizations seeking to prevent and rescue victims from this scourge.
David and Sara have 4 adult children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 cats. Read More…