David, prior to his death, charged his son Solomon regarding his character, his ambition, and the work set before him. Solomon’s task would not be easy; following his father’s reign would be challenging. Yet, David set him up for success, provided for needed materials and labor to build the temple in Jerusalem, and then... Continue Reading →
Two Freedoms
This week we celebrate the birth of these United States of America and take great joy in our freedoms. We remember those who have gone before us, fighting, sacrificing, and giving their lives that we might be free. Though we live in a time of political unrest, of economic struggles, of moral decline, those of... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4.1-13
Many are prone to worry, to fretting about things that cannot be changed, becoming anxious over what may or may not happen. Time is spent thinking about what may never take place and trying to sort out the details of what is not known. In writing to the Philippian church Paul had talked about... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 5.1-14
Naaman, the commander of the army of the King of Syria had been struck with leprosy. There was no cure. However, a young girl who had been captured from Israel said to her mistress, Naaman’s wife, that there was a prophet in Samaria who could cure him. Naaman agreed, with the expectation a great... Continue Reading →
1 Kings 18.20-39
The people of Israel had forsaken the Lord, following the leading of King Ahab, who was noted as more wicked than all Israel’s kings who had ruled before him. The Lord brought judgment through a sever famine, and the land was absent of rain for three years. Following this time of despair, God called... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 