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Promised Disaster Averted

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

Diligence or Indifference?

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

New Life in the New Year

I watched in wonder as snow sifted like sugar from the January sky and transformed my backyard and the fields beyond. All day long it continued forming huge marshmallows of white fluff on my deck table and railings and blanketing my vista in a pristine white. My heart grew lighter and my steps more energetic. It's as if the Lord were reminding me, "I make all things new." Sometimes we need to remember that God… Read More

Following His Star

After Jesus was born, wise men arrived in Judea on a mission. Having seen a special star, they followed it to Jerusalem. They went to King Herod and asked where they could find the newborn king of of Jews. Herod and his people were deeply disturbed. He told the religious leaders to consult Scripture, and they told the foreigners to look for this new king in Bethlehem. The wise men quickly went on their way.… Read More