With increasing unease, Paul listened to his friend tell about seven years of suffering in a North Vietnamese POW camp. Ron's captors had tortured him relentlessly. He described how he had been bound tightly for days and left in agonizing pain. "I heard someone far away, screaming through the night. Then I realized. It was me." Paul clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. Oh, how he wanted to do bodily harm to those who… Read More
What if you were sixteen years old and suddenly made president of the United States of America? What would you do? Long ago, Josiah faced that horrendous problem when made king of Judah. For the next four years he sought God for wisdom for his chaotic land. Then, realizing the nation's troubles were a direct result of the stench of the people's sins and disregard for God, he set about to cleanse his country. He… Read More
Strong, a splendid outdoors man and skillful hunter, the red-haired young man was his father's pride. What dreams his father must have had for his oldest son! One day--and what a day that would be, Esau would inherit Isaac's powerful position and vast wealth. It was his right as the firstborn. Yet ... The day came when, exhausted and famished, Esau arrived home to find his brother--that mama's boy--cooking a stew. "Give me some of… Read More
January's fierce winds blew as I hurried toward the restaurant door. Tomorrow I would travel through several states to be with my sister as she buried her dear husband. But first, I had an appointment made last week with a meeting planner who had invited me to speak at her church's women's retreat. With a heavy heart, I pushed open the door and stepped inside. A blonde woman who looked vaguely familiar smiled at me.… Read More