Jeremiah

The Book of Jeremiah has so many parallels to our life today, but the names and cultural references cause us to think it is irrelevant. 

Jeremiah 2 reminds me how young teens will try something taboo once, with no apparent harm, and then conclude it makes them cool.  Too often,

  Jeremiah 3 reminds me that unfaithfulness in marriage is one of the most devastative things possible.  The innocent spouse feels betrayed and belittled.  This

  Jeremiah 4 reminds me of the tsunami that hit Indonesia in 2004.  The horrific videos show two important things; the warning signs were clear,

Jeremiah 5 reminds me of the oath of a witness in court.  They swear to “tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the

Jeremiah 6 reminds me of my mother’s “butterfly stitches”.  With seven kids, going to the doctor for every sniffle and cut was not an option. 

Jeremiah 7 reminds me of the ironic line about the three biggest lies, the last one being “I love you”.  It is a sad truth

Jeremiah 8 reminds me of an article about a coastal storm that hit in the days prior to satellites.  Entire stretches of beach were destroyed

Jeremiah 9 reminds me of a recent speaker who told of a story so emotional it gave him a “man-tear in the corner of his

Jeremiah 10 reminds me that we have a pack mentality.  In new or uncomfortable situations we feel comfort in conforming.  Most people simply do what