The Most Difficult Mission

Read Ezekiel 1:1 through 3:27 When Nancy received Christ and was freed from sin, she joyfully announced to family and friends, “You need Jesus! He delivered me from alcoholism! He can help you too. Just repent and believe in Him.” Few were impressed. Everyone thought she’d gone nuts, especially her mother. “Nancy Elaine,” Mom growled. “I’m the one who took …

Peace and Happiness

Read John 14:1 through 16:33 Peace and happiness. Sometimes people confuse the two. In today’s culture, “peace” seems to be dependent upon happiness. What kind of peace (or happiness) does the world offer? Job security, financial security, and relational security are all viewed as paths to peace. However, all of these could collapse, resulting in financial and relational ruin – …

The True Leader

Read Jeremiah 25:1 through 27:22 Jack had stayed up late to watch the election results, but he knew even before the polls closed that he would not like the outcome. His candidate lost. Jack felt ill at the thought of living for years under the political agenda of someone who stood against all he believed in. How could God have …

Fire in the Bones

Read Jeremiah 18:1 through 21:14 Jeremiah’s life would have been easier if he hadn’t been a prophet. No one wanted to hear his messages. Most of those who listened to him only did so to find reasons to make fun of him. Quitting must have been tempting, but he found himself unable to keep from sharing the messages from God. …