Read Nahum 1:1 through 3:19 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into darkness (Nahum 1:7,8). Nineveh, as the capital of Assyria, was a powerful city. Nineveh also was an evil city. …
Darkness Shall Flee
Read Isaiah 58:1 through 60:22 Brian knew about darkness. By the time he was 12 he’d pocketed thousands of dollars dealing drugs. He quit school at 16 and filled his free time selling crack-cocaine, marijuana, PCP, and anything else he could get his hands on. By the time he was 28, he’d spent time behind bars—once for manslaughter and once …
Wait for It
Read Titus 1:1 through 3:15 We wait at the signal for the light to turn green. We wait in the lobby and then again in the examination room when we go to the doctor. We wait in line to make a purchase or pay a bill. Often, waiting is considered to be a negative part of life. On the other …
Overcoming the Fear Factor
Read Isaiah 28:1 through 35:10 According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, more than 19 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of anxiety. Specifically diagnosed disorders range from a general, undefined sense of uneasiness to outright panic attacks which leave victims debilitated and unable to function. The organization says that anxiety disorders are highly treatable using …