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Often when we look at our world we may see so many things that cause us to be concerned for the future. We know that our world is tainted with sin and that human nature is susceptible to self-centeredness and selfishness. Left on their own, people will place their own desires ahead of any commandsContinue reading “Day 278: 2 Chronicles 33-34”

When difficult times occur, people have an instinct to try to pull family, friends, and neighbors together to overcome the challenges. They may try to figure out the reasons for their trials, support those with whom they have lived and worked, and renew old relationships that might be able to be salvaged. Attempts may beContinue reading “Day 277: 2 Chronicles 30-32”

Whenever a family fights among themselves it creates an ugly picture. Even when the two parties are estranged we look at those in-house fights with a combination of sorrow and disdain. This becomes even more apparent when it is a nation that is divided and fighting with itself. A civil war often brings about moreContinue reading “Day 276: 2 Chronicles 28-29”

As we go through life, we make a lot of decisions. While that statement seems like a trite and obvious one, it is something we don’t often think about. We look at the events of our lives as a continuing sequence of ups and downs, and many times we just think that “life happens” andContinue reading “Day 275: 2 Chronicles 25-27”

One of the greatest needs of the church today is strong adult role models for our children. So much of our society targets children with messages of rebellion, self-centeredness, and even danger for them. As they watch videos, surf social media, and talk with their friends they are bombarded with messages that lead them downContinue reading “Day 274: 2 Chronicles 22-24”

Our world can be a frightening place. As I write this, current events include wars in Europe and the Middle East, terrorist attacks scattered throughout the world, economic distress on a global scale, and many smaller flashpoints that grab our attention. These events are causing many people to worry and even panic, wondering what willContinue reading “Day 273: 2 Chronicles 19-21”

Why do we see Christian leaders who have served the Lord faithfully for many years and who have had a powerful influence on many people fall into sin as their lives wind down? It would seem impossible to us that a solid Christian who has taken a firm stance for Christ could possibly turn afterContinue reading “Day 272: 2 Chronicles 15-18”

We all have times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. The circumstances of our lives may put us in places where all the resources we have look like nothing compared to what we need to overcome what we face. We want to believe that we are able to beatContinue reading “Day 271: 2 Chronicles 11-14”

Everything that occurs is in the Lord’s control. That doesn’t mean that He dictates to each person every detail of what they think or do, but He does know the result of all our decisions and work them together into His plan. There is an interplay between what the Lord determines for us and ourContinue reading “Day 270: 2 Chronicles 8-10”

There is a part of every human heart that wants to touch the eternal. Even those who claim not to believe in any transcendent reality talk about eternity and the universe as if it they were meaningful. One of the reasons so many societies have worshipped nature or created idols is that desire to seeContinue reading “September 26: 2 Chronicles 5-7”