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Years ago, I remember reading a newspaper that had an advice column known as Ask Ann Landers. At the height of its popularity the column had 90 million readers. Ann Landers received up to 10,000 letters a week from people who would ask her for advice. A reporter once asked: “Is... Read More →

In 1989, four twenty something guys started selling T-shirts and baggy shorts to their friends. They named their company “No Fear.” Their products became popular among those who wanted to proclaim to the world they had: No Fear. That sounds good, but most us us in some way or... Read More →

There are times in life when the bottom drops out. You may see it coming and do all you can to prevent it. You pray, you strive, you pour yourself into the situation, but nevertheless, it happens. Or you may not see it coming at all. You may be on a climb in life and just as you... Read More →

Many things happen in our world and in our lives that we don’t understand. Life brings unexpected twists, turns, and drops and we are often confused as to why God allows so much pain and why he doesn’t respond as we expect. We can wonder if we really know God at all. Our desire... Read More →

Life is a rollercoaster in many ways. There are unexpected twists and turns, and just when you feel you’ve reached a peak in life, there’s a drop that takes you by surprise and upsets everything you felt was right. You may pray and pray and see no results, feel that God doesn’t... Read More →

In 2 Samuel, Elisha is sought after by the King of Aram who is at war with Israel. He sends his army to hunt down Elisha. When Elisha’s servant the army and chariots surrounding them, he if filled with terror. Elisha tells him that there’s no problem, “Those who are with us are... Read More →

One of the most unusual miracles in the Bible is recorded in 2 Kings Chapter 6. A group of prophets decide to build a new place to meet and ask for Elisha to accompany them to cut down trees near the Jordan River. As the men are working, one man is swinging an ax in the process... Read More →

In 2 Kings Chapter 4 we learn of a widow who has not only lost her husband, but also her provider, her source of income. In that day a woman had few options for earning a living, and this woman has two young sons to support. She shares her desperate situation with Elisha, along... Read More →

In 2 Kings we read about the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom setting out for battle against the Moabites. They thought 3 against 1 and done! However after a week of wandering in the desert they were out of water and victory was nowhere in sight. Though none of the kings was... Read More →