It is the best-selling book of all time. Some estimate that between 5 to 7 billion copies have been printed. In America, 88% of households own at least one, with an average of 4.4 copies per home. These are impressive numbers. This must be a very important book. Is it a dictionary?An encyclopedia?An atlas? It’s … Continue reading The Best Selling Book of All Time (Jeremiah 8:8-9)

The patient came into the emergency room recovering from a grand mal seizure. The paramedics had already started an IV and quickly transported him from the ambulance to an empty bay. The emergency room physician performed a rapid exam and barked,  “We’re going to need an MRI.” Within minutes, a tumor was identified in the … Continue reading UVEye (John 16:8)

“I’ll be praying for you.” “You’re all in my prayers.” We hear these words all the time. They sound comforting. Spiritual. Even compassionate. But do we really understand what we’re saying? Prayer is not a cliché. It is not a polite response. It is not a social courtesy. Prayer is direct communication with God. When … Continue reading Don’t Pray For My People! (Jeremiah 7:16)

“Prepare war against her; arise, and let us attack at noon! Woe to us, for the day declines, for the shadows of evening lengthen! Arise, and let us attack by night and destroy her palaces!” For thus says the LORD of hosts: “Cut down her trees; cast up a siege mound against Jerusalem. This is … Continue reading “Wasn’t God Supposed to be On Our Side?” (Jeremiah 6:4-6)