2 Chronicles 9:22 – So Solomon became richer and wiser than any other kings on the earth. In the first 9 chapters of 2 Chronicles, you read about the work, the wisdom, the fame, the fortune of King Solomon. The anointed son of David seemingly had it all. If we are just left with this…
Psalm 144:4 – Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. Money would not matter. Color of skin would not matter. Which side of the political spectrum people fell on wouldn’t either. Nor would personal ambitions or selfish motives. Religious denomination would not matter. Social media would not hold my attention….
Proverbs 19:22 – Loyalty makes a person attractive. Regardless of your beliefs, the Bible is full of wisdom, practical advice that will lead one to a rich life. A great example is the verse above. Loyalty does make a person attractive. However, it is hard to find. When I think of loyalty, I think of…
We (included is me) try to find our self worth through the things of this world. We cling to the things of this world for our identity. Careers, occupation, money, power, righteousness, kids, the wisdom of our kids, the athletic prowess our kids, our house, our car, material possessions, our spouse – it seems the…
The world is divided as it has ever been in my lifetime. Democrat vs Republican. Red vs. Blue. BLM vs blue. COVID-19 division. You name the issue in society and there is division. We take sides, dig in our heels, and battle. We need grace and understanding, but we have anger, frustration, fear, exasperation, anxiety,…
Number one, I would tell my family that I love them. But, not in a normal, rushed delivery kind of way. I would, separately, look deep in their eyes and tell them that I love them. I would encourage them with Scripture, the only truth in this world, and give them my “9 lessons for…
In Judges, the Israelites are caught up in a cycle of sin. They turn from God and worship idols, and the Lord “delivers them in the hands” of oppressors. They remain slaves until they cry out to God. God in in complete control of the good times and the extremely difficult times. When the people…
The Bible tells the story of a man named Simon. Simon was a fisherman, the sea his hunting ground. One day, as he was pulling his net in on the beach by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus approached him, looking deep into his eyes. The Bible uses the Greek word emblepo to describe the gaze….
Ever pondered, prayed, or shouted what is God’s will for my life? Great prayer, great mindset, great desire. However, if you are anything like me, the thought of “finding” God’s will for my life brings great pressure. My favorite pastor, Adrian Rogers, gave me a great thought. God’s will for my life is before me…
The Israelites had come a long way over the last 40 years, leaving Egypt where they were in slavery, arriving at the banks of the Jordan. They were about to enter the land promised to them by God. The Israelites knew the battle that they were up against. The people of the land were numerous,…