Josiah wanted to be different! He had seen turmoil, heartache, violence, sexual debauchery, and disruption of society and government because of idolatry. His father, Amon, and grandfather, Manasseh, had been very evil and led their country into gross paganism with all its accompanying evils. Even as a young boy (Josiah ...

John 19:23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots ...

God promised Abraham that he would make a great nation from him and “in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Genesis 12:2,3). Later, he promised that his seed would be as the dust of the earth and would be innumerable. (Genesis 13:16). But it was 25 years ...

Where is your mind? Have you ever been caught mind-wandering? Have you ever listened to someone giving you essential information but missed it because your mind was elsewhere? Have you ever been troubled by a sad or tragic event and couldn’t control your hopeless and despondent thoughts? Have you ever ...

Many years ago, a pastor kissed a woman who was not his wife. Immediately, he was convicted of his sin and apologized to her and her husband. Someone took this story and ran with it. Before the day was out, the entire small town of about 300 knew about it. ...