Ricky LaVaughn

What happens when a society no longer values what is good? What happens when truth is rejected, justice is corrupted, and evil is embraced? In the book of Micah, the prophet conveys a powerful and unwavering message to a nation that has abandoned righteousness.

Stop whoring with other gods and follow the real God of the universe. This was the basic message of Hosea to his people. He wanted to help the citizens of Israel and Judah continue a relationship with the God that lead their forefathers from the nadirs of slavery.

“Your God Will Be My God” is a Biblical study on the book of Ruth exploring the various truths and lessons we can obtain from studying the title character.

What if the greatest threat to your faith doesn’t come from the world, but from within the church itself? The Book of Jude delivers one of the Bible’s most urgent and uncompromising warnings, and it may be more relevant now than ever before.

The book of Joel begins with an urgent and commanding tone, illustrating a locust swarm ravaging the land. It describes four different groups of locusts, each sequentially consuming as much as they can from the people.

It started as a rivalry between two brothers. Promised twins destined to be a nation with the older serving the younger. Esau, the elder of the two men whose loins produced the country of Edom, would often have conflicts with Jacob, whose group of sons formed Israel.

Love One Another is a Biblical study on the First Epistle of John. This work offers a comprehensive analysis of God’s love for everyone through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Throughout the text, John emphasizes specific truths and facts, aligning them with the Divine will and desires of God.

It was a period of significant wealth and territorial expansion. Under the reign of King Jeroboam II, Israel experienced prosperity and extended its borders. The prosperous thrived and appreciated the benefits brought forth by the king for both himself and his subjects.

Offerings and Sacrifices, is about what we bring to God in worship and sometimes what it costs. We like the idea of gaining blessings and a relationship from God but hate the concept of sacrifice and giving something up to obtain it.

In The Beginning is a detailed Bible Study on the book of Genesis. It covers all 50 chapters in twenty-six lessons that are designed for learning and application.

There is an epidemic of problems, misfortunes, trials, and tribulations infecting our lives. Everywhere a person goes, sees on television, and experience through social media is another disaster. Sometimes the problems come by way of nature through storms and extreme changes in weather.

Out of Darkness is a compact Bible study that journeys through a portion of Jonah’s life. There was a call to action given to Jonah, and this prophet decided to do things his way. That mindset leads to a mysterious rescue and a change of behavior.

“Yet Will I Trust Him”, is a Bible Study on the book of Job. In this life all people go through tragedy and trials. It’s a part of being human and living on this world. Everyone goes through their own problems and the Book of Job deals with this issue head on.

There exists a psychological relief in the knowledge that one possesses the means to enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while traversing the globe, or in times of adversity, the resources to address such challenges.

Stir Up The Gifts is a Biblical study on both books of Timothy. Paul wrote to inspire the young minister in being a leader for a church in Ephesus. God knew that Timothy would deal with a variety of situations and problems. Due to these issues, Paul wrote to the young man for help and instruction.

The Gospel of Mark is a Bible study on the book of Mark. It teaches us how to examine the life of Christ, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. The questions are crafted so you can learn about the character and actions of Jesus.

Although we live in a society bent on propagating lies for selfishness and greed, The Truth is the book that will help give us confidence and a foundation in standing on the solid Word of God. It is a beacon of hope in a world filled with misinformation.

The Biblical book of Zephaniah is a warning. God lays out His plans for those who have routinely gone against his will or even the decency of humanity.

Most people want to be great or excel at something. The problem isn't the dream but the work to make that dream a reality. As with all goals, there has to be a beginning. Prelude to Greatness is that start to encourage anyone who has a desire to become great in their Spiritual lives.