When the prophet Habakkuk came onto the scene, it was a dark time for the people of Judah. A time of violence and corruption, injustice and neglect,… read more

Most of us have felt at some time—and if you haven’t there’ll likely come a time when you do—that God is doing a number on… read more

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God”… read more

Nahum was a contemporary of both Jeremiah and Zephaniah. In his prophetic book he predicted the judgment of Nineveh—some 125 years after… read more

When it comes to dealing with the stresses in our lives, many of us just need to lighten up. … read more

The prophet Micah was concerned about the way God’s people were treating each other, and God laid it upon his heart to speak out against what… read more

Handley Page was a great pioneer in the world of aviation. He invented a number of airplanes and his company contributed to the development of… read more

Amos was not originally a prophet by vocation. He was a plain-spoken shepherd from the hill country whom God called to leave his flocks and prophesy… read more

A new birth in a royal family usually prompts great pomp and fanfare—massive media saturation and a lot of celebration. But not in the case of… read more

In his third letter, the apostle John revisits some of the themes he emphasized in his first two letters—God’s love for us and our love… read more

The Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11, which features many Old Testament saints, concludes with a challenge to New Testament Christians: “let us run… read more

The story of Jonah and the big fish (note that the Bible doesn’t specifically say it was a whale) is one of the most familiar stories in the… read more

Whenever Rahab is mentioned in Scripture, it is usually recorded that she was a harlot. That was her reputation. That was her lifestyle. That’s… read more

Moses lived a life full of choices. His life began with the choice of his parents, led by God, to save his life by sending him down the Nile River.… read more

There are some mysteries about the prophet Joel and his ministry. We know very little about him, except that his father was named Pethuel. Nor do we… read more

The patriarchs were the fathers of the Jewish faith whose stories we find in the Old Testament. One of their primary roles and responsibilities was… read more

One of the greatest illustrations of faith can be found in the story of when God told Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. This story of great faith… read more

The story of the prophet Hosea is a lived-out illustration of God’s infinite patience and everlasting love for His people. Hosea, a prophet in… read more