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Unfortunately there is such a shortage of true scholarly respect and diligence for the scriptures that anyone can pastor a church and be called a “leader”. Further evidence of a breakdown in the culture.

“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord
GOD,
That I will send a famine on the land,
Not a famine of bread,
Nor a thirst for water,
But of hearing the words of the Lord.
they shall wander from sea to sea,
And from north to east;
They shall run to and fro, seeking the word of
the Lord,
But shall not find it.”-Amos 8:11-12

Unfortunately, the Purpose Driven and Seeker Sensitive movement has led to psychological man-centered teaching rather than Scripture-based and centered teaching, which has helped lead our nation into a spiritual drought.

Your comments apply to more than the "Warren movement" but to movements like the "emergent church," the charismatics, contemporary church services, etc. The relatively few conservative churches that remain "fellowship" for a couple of hours on Sunday. . .

Overall, I agree with your broader point -- that there is a famine for the Word. but your particular quotation applies specifically to ancient Israel and should be viewed in that context.

With the internet there is more Bible exposition available than ever for the hungry Christian. The problem is that most Christians seem to want to have an emotional experience with God than an edifying one.