The time Jeremiah the prophet lived upon the earth was a time of apostasy from God; a time when those who pretended to be God’s people had followed after strange gods and false worship. Their lives were full of hypocrisy and their hearts full of evil thoughts. But let the ancient prophet himself describe the more…

A few years ago, after putting up with a leaking kitchen faucet for several months, I decided it was time to do some repair work. I found a new set of faucets at the local hardware store. The package promised “Easy installation—no tools needed to install.” While that statement was true, they failed to mention more…

Joshua had taken the Israelites as far as he could go.  He confessed that he was “old, advanced in years” (Josh. 23:2) and “going the way of all the earth” (23:14).  He had served his time and purpose, leading the conquest across the Jordan into Canaan. But he knew his end was near.      One of more…

In Acts 16:20 , Paul and Silas have just faced a crowd, that rose up against them and beat them, for proclaiming customs not like those of the their own. The chief magistrates then tore off their robes, only adding to the humiliation, and ordered the chief jailer to guard them securely.   He received this more…

Chameleons are interesting little lizards.  We have them on our deck all the time.  They live in the plants.  When Norma waters, they dart in and out of the greenery as if they don’t want a drop to fall on them.  They’re hard to see because they are the same greenish color as the plants.  more…