Read: 2 Peter 3:8-18 We are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (v. 13) Unfortunately we don’t have to look very hard to find
Read: Romans 8:18-27 The creation was subjected to futility. (v. 20) What is the last thing that broke at your house? Maybe it was a favorite vase. Maybe the chain
Read: Isaiah 65:13-25 Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth. (v. 17) There are people who really enjoy restoring old cars—taking a vehicle with a rusting motor and
Read: Exodus 3:7-17 . . . a land flowing with milk and honey. (vv. 8, 17) Life can be wonderful. But at times it can also be painful and difficult.
Read: Genesis 2:4-17 The LORD God planted a garden in Eden. (v. 8) My wife and I enjoy gardening. It’s hard work, but the end result can be so satisfying:
The international extravaganza we call the World Cup is in its full, once-every-four-years swing. Tune in and you’ll see stadiums filled to bursting. There are flags, songs, and traditions, from
At sixteen years old, Samar climbed a banyan tree with a rope around his neck.
Read: Genesis 4:1-15 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?” (v. 9) Recently, the news
Read: Matthew 14:22-33 Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. (v. 27) Fear has an extraordinary weapon, its cloudy magnifying glass. It always does two things: first it
