Appreciation

Conclusion of Hezekiah’s Reign

This passage concerns an interesting event in Hezekiah’s life. This took place before the Assyrian invasion, and it was front-line news. Imagine how the people of Judah must have reacted when they heard their king was “sick unto death” (v. 1) and at the same time the Assyrians were on the …

Paul Sends Greetings to Friends And Churches

In this chapter Paul sends greeting to at least 26 people by name, as well as two unnamed saints, and to the people in several churches who were meeting in homes. It shows that Paul was a real “people person.” His great heart embraced all the people of God, and his love for them provoked …

IllustrationWhat a Fourth Grade Boy Was Thankful For

The class assignment was to write a short paper on “Things I am Most Thankful For.” One fourth- …

IllustrationQualities That Make Strong Families

A few years ago Dr. Nick Stinnett of the University of Nebraska conducted a group of studies called the “Family Strengths Research Project” Stinnett and his researchers identified six qualities that make for strong families. The first quality and one of the most importa …