Born and Born Again
John 3:12 “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?” The concept of the new birth or being born again is certainly not a…
The Abnormal Choice
I was talking with a friend yesterday who reminded me that sometimes the best choice is the abnormal choice. The normal tendency in life is to repeat what you learned from your parents in some way. We are all so…
What You Don’t Want to Hear
1 Kings 22 What you don’t want to hear will save your life. King Ahab of Israel had a very important question to answer, “Shall I go into battle against Ramoth Gilead?” It was a critical decision with critical timing.…
When You Don’t Get Your Way
What do you do when you don’t get your way? I read two remarkable accounts today in 1 Kings 21 that have far too many similarities to my life to be a comfortable read. Ahab was the King of Israel.…
Would Anyone Call For Me?
1 Kings 7:13-14 “King Solomon sent to Tyre and brought Huram, whose mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali and whose father was from Tyre and a skilled craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom, with understanding…
It Took Seven Years
1 kings 6:37-38 “The foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. In the eleventh year in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in all…
Too Important to be made Common
There is nothing quite like spending time with young kids. They have an innocence and freshness about life that inspires me about the important things of life. Both of my granddaughters have a treasured possession. They each gain great…
I Will Give You What You Have Not Asked For
It occurred to me this morning that the most effective prayers go against our instincts. In 1 Kings 3:13, God said to King Solomon, “I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor . .…
Good Goals for Today
In 2 Kings 2, Solomon is about to take on the most important job of his life. In a few short days, he will be anointed the King of Israel. As with any significant position of leadership, he will…
The Real Goal
“All I want is . . .” I hear this story almost every week as I interact with people. In the hearts of people there is an insatiable desire to attain some goal. It comes with different endings but…