Psalm 134; 146-150 Praise the Lord One thought runs continuously throughout these psalms, which is to praise the Lord! That is how we find peace in the midst of all that is going on in this sin-filled world. The psalmist is aware of God’s place in the redemption of His people and calls them to […]
Ps 136 and 2Chron 6-7 God Calls—we follow. Turned on a dime is a phrase we use to point to when all of life changes—in a moment in time. The Israelites point to Egypt as that point when all of life changed, and they began to follow God. Over and over they remind themselves of […]
2Chron 5 and 1Kings 8 What kind of prayer do you offer when you sit before the Lord? Solomon covered all the bases as he prayed for himself and the nation, each time seeking God’s forgiveness. As he stood, he reminded God of the need for Him to see and heal. He asked God to […]
2Chron 4, 1Kings 7 If only we had had a cell phone camera as we read these chapters written by Chronicler and Kings about the very detailed steps to complete the Temple. And what a wonder covered in precious stones and gold! The chronicler has given us a ringside seat to view the expanse of […]
2 Chron 2-3, 1Kings 5-6 There is a church in a city in Florida that has sat for years untended and unfinished. Whoever was in charge did not seek peace, and today the courts are in control with no resolution. Recalling that image and the backstory is so unlike the story before us today. David’s […]
Proverbs 22 “Are you a Kind Person?” Prov 22:11: The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious Prov 22:18 For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips. Do you want to demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit? Then begin by looking […]
Proverbs 19 As Solomon sat in his throne room, receiving people, we can see how practical he was at solving their problems and giving wise advice. He noted from his many interactions that poor people were either accepted or rejected by society, much like James saw. He stressed that “Wealth adds many friends, but a […]
Proverbs 16 reminds us of our days which are filled with the mundane. We make plans to go to the market, drop off some mail at the post office, make three healthy meals for our families, and do laundry that n.e.v.e.r. seems to end. Do we stop to ask the Lord what His plans would […]
Proverbs 14 and 15 How to have a peaceful home In our reading, we are learning the principle of choosing our words carefully for they reveal our heart. James noted that “The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course […]
Proverbs 10 One can learn much from the eye. The Proverbs author reminds the reader that a winking eye or the shifty eye reveals a scheming person who seeks to move from thinking a terrible deed to executing that deed by signaling the plan to unscrupulous companions. The expression “winks the eye” refers to secret […]
