Injustice! Betrayal! Tragedy! Even if you don’t cause it, should you still be blamed if you watch it happen and do nothing to prevent it? Read Obadiah’s prophecy about Edom to find out. What makes Obadiah special? Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament—so short that it has… Read More

Remembering a golden age from the past can give people strength and hope even when they are living in exile. Read 2 Chronicles and see how God’s chosen people were encouraged by recalling their faithful leaders from the past. What makes 2 Chronicles special? The book of 2… Read More

A strong marriage is built on trust and commitment. But trust is broken when one partner is unfaithful. Keep this image in mind as you read the prophet Hosea’s message to Israel. What makes Hosea special? Hosea is a short version of the Hebrew name Hoshaiah, which means “the Lord… Read More

Life is filled with choices. As you read Haggai, think about the choices the people of Jerusalem were making and how this affected their relationship with God. What can you learn about the choices you make? What makes Haggai special? Haggai is the first prophet God sent to the Jewish… Read More

It’s a familiar phrase: “I have some good news and some bad news.” Read this book to discover what the prophet Isaiah has to say about the bad news of God’s judgment and the good news of God’s love. What makes Isaiah special? Isaiah contains some of the most beautiful… Read More

God understands you. He understands your hopes and dreams. And he understands your sorrow and fear — every one of your emotions. Let the words of the God Understands series bring you needed hope, healing, comfort and encouragement. Introduction Armed Services Ministry in collaboration with Veteran Affairs (VA) chaplain… Read More

Maybe the things that you have seen, even things you have done, have left you feeling that there is no reason to live. You have lost your ability to make sense of life and you’ve lost a sense of purpose. Do you feel like a lost sheep? God is… Read More

A Veteran sat in the chaplain’s office. “I have decided my life isn’t working. After what I saw in combat I decided there couldn’t be a God, not the God that I was taught about. I came home bitter. My wife had waited loyally. She tried to stick it out. Read More

From his hospital bed, a Veteran turned to the chaplain with an intense stare. He started to speak but his words froze. His chin quivered. He tried again, “Chaplain, I have done horrible things. I was just a young kid when I enlisted. I wanted to serve my country. Read More

Important stories are worth repeating. Although the story of David is told in 1 and 2 Samuel, the author of 1 Chronicles offers another viewpoint on the life of Israel’s greatest king. What makes 1 Chronicles special? The long family lists that begin 1 Chronicles make this book special. For the writer… Read More