(from Josiah’s story in 2 Kings 22 – 23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35) There was mourning – sort of.  King Amon, the wicked son of the most wicked king of Judah, Manasseh, had been assassinated after only two years as king.  Then the people of the land put the assassins ...

At age 97, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara was one of the world’s longest-serving physicians, authors, and educators. He had served since 1941 in Tokyo’s St Luke Hospital and also taught at St. Luke’s College of Nursing. He published 150 books after his 75th birthday. Until a few months before he died ...

A young man went to enlist in the Army and was accepted. They told him to report for basic training on a specific date at Fort Benning, Georgia. He informed the recruiting officer, “I don’t plan to attend basic training. I will train here at home by myself.” The officer ...

…and other excuses We are full of excuses: The devil made me do it. My friends pressured me. I had other obligations. I didn’t have time. I took a dare. I worship God in nature. I would be embarrassed to do that. The church roof would cave in If I ...

Some have asked, “Why doesn’t God reveal Himself more obviously in everyday life?” But God does reveal Himself, and He has revealed Himself. God communicates to believers and unbelievers in an observable and understandable way. First, He reveals Himself through Creation. The most obvious and easily observable way is in ...