Genesis 12 tells the story of when God came to Abraham and told him to leave his homeland, his country, and his family. He called Abraham to go to a… read more

We all need a reminder now and then about the things that are most important. In the second letter written by the apostle John, he confronts some of… read more

What the Bible says about Noah is what we all wish was true about us. It tells us that Noah “found favor in the eyes of the Lord”… read more

The book of Daniel contains some of the most fascinating stories in all the books of the prophets, as well as a peek into the future. Daniel was one… read more

The Bible doesn’t tell us a lot about Enoch, but it tells us that “he walked with God and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis… read more

Which is more important—what you believe, or how you live? According to the Apostle John, both are equally essential. We need not only to… read more

Traditionally believed to be the work of the prophet Jeremiah, Lamentations is filled with the cries of physical and spiritual agony brought on by… read more

When we look at the story of Abel from Genesis 4, we can see what it looks like to worship by faith. Worship is the recognition of God for who He is,… read more

The Hoover Dam produces enough energy for California, Nevada and Arizona. It is concentrated power–but under control. Because of this, it can… read more

You might think of Ezekiel, one of the major Old Testament prophets, as God’s “performance artist.” It wasn’t enough for him… read more

What do we mean when we talk about faith? We use the word a lot, but it’s a concept that many of us have found hard to grasp. Hebrews 11:1… read more

One day, just before leaving school, a boy brought his mother a list. It was a bill for services rendered. “For mowing the lawn, $2. For… read more

While Peter’s first letter focused mainly on the persecution of the church coming from outside it, this second letter highlights some of the… read more

When your doctor examines you, having a good appetite is considered one of the indicators of your health. Consistent loss of appetite is, on the… read more

Anyone who is alive knows what it is to suffer. All of us, in small ways or large, have known the pain that life sometimes brings. Some people… read more

One day, a man was in line behind another man at the store. In the air, there was a beautiful aroma. He took a deep breath and figured out where the… read more

Poor Jeremiah—he preached, but few seemed to be listening. Jeremiah prophesied in Jerusalem, warning of the impending punishment of Judah. He… read more

Several years ago, a man ran into my car with his vehicle, leaving a huge dent in the side of my car. Unfortunately, when I asked him for his… read more