Jeremiah and other odd characters -- maybe you.(prophet from the bible)(Brief Article)

Presbyterian Record | January 1, 2001| | Copyright

It appears God can be very demanding and does not finish sentences with "Have a nice day"

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Did Jeremiah have a well-balanced life? At a recent gathering of clergy, participants were advised to work and play in such a way that we would have well-balanced lives. I thought of Jeremiah and even you, dear reader. Should you seek a balance that brings, above all else, peace and contentment?

Jeremiah's time was approximately 626-581 BC. At this time, Judah was affected by barbarous movements in the north, which seemed to Jeremiah like a ...

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