People from Jerusalem had been exiled to Babylon. They were refugees in a foreign land. Jeremiah, a prophet who was still back in Jerusalem, was able to get a letter to these refugees. In this letter, found in Jeremiah 29, he gives these people the reason they had been exiled, how to act during the …
What does it mean to be teachable? Miriam-Webster defines it this way: “capable of being taught, apt and willing to learn.”[1] In this age of technology, many older people have adapted and learned to use cell phones and computers while others refuse to even try. We can easily understand the concept of being teachable as …
Does the Lord make Himself available to those who are truly seeking Him? The answer to that question is yes! Prior to their exile, the people of Jerusalem didn’t seem to be seeking God. They didn’t listen to the warnings Jeremiah had given and wanted to believe what their false prophets were saying. It would …
I remember an elderly gentleman that was very ill and near death, yet he was filled with joy and hope. How could that be? This man was filled with hope because he knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He may have been near death, but he was also near to being with the Lord …
I can remember my mom telling me not to touch a hot stove, and in turn, warned my kids in the same way. As a parent, you want to protect your children because life is full of dangers. And life’s perils continue as an adult. You may be driving down a road and see the …
Has the Lord ever urged you to pray? Not long ago there was a night where I was awake off and on several times. One of my friends was recovering from major surgery so each time I was awake I decided to pray for him. Later, I found out that my friend had a rough …
Everywhere you go in life you need guidance. Parents need guidance how to raise children. Teachers need guidance how to be better teachers. Students need guidance in school to work through difficulties and to prepare for the future. When shopping for major items, guidance is always helpful to make the best choice. In life there …
Have you ever lost perspective? I have and when I do, I usually start looking down. I look at my circumstance and after a while it can be overwhelming. We live in a world that seems to be out of control. Tyranny seems to be growing like weeds throughout the world at an unparalleled rate. …
Where do you go and what do you do when your world is falling apart? I remember an older lady in our church who had gone through a great time of testing in her life. When her husband was about 50 years old, he suddenly died of heart attack. Soon after that her son was …
What are true riches? The world tells us that true riches are the worldly things of gold and silver and all that it will purchase. Our culture says this is what life is about. Is that true? King Solomon thought that was true until he found out differently. Ecc.2:8 I collected great sums of silver and …