” But Hezekiah had interceded for them, saying, “May the good Lord provide atonement on behalf of whoever sets his whole heart on seeking God, the Lord, the God of his ancestors, even though not according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” So the Lord heard Hezekiah and healed the people.” – 2Chronicles 30:18-20 […]
Month: January 2019
Awe
Awe is a word that we throw around rather lightly these days. We talk of things being “awesome”, from a particular food that stimulates our taste buds to a television show we enjoy. As is the case with most words and language, the more often we misuse a word the less meaning it comes to […]
“He died to no one’s regret”
As part of my daily Bible reading, I’ve been studying the book of Second Chronicles. It’s a record of the lives and times of the kings of Judah and Israel. As a result of Solomon allowing himself to be turned away from devotion to God to worship of the false gods of his numerous wives […]
Whose Standard are We Using When We Don’t Measure Up?
“Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. “ – Hebrews 11:16 Do you ever have days when you think there’s no way that God is ever going to accept you, that you can never be the man or woman He expects you […]
Man Caves, She Sheds…and a Forever Home
“For we know that if our temporary, earthly dwelling is destroyed, we have a building in the heavens, not made with hands.” – @ Corinthians, 5:1 There is a commercial that’s been around for a while that involves characters named Cheryl and Victor and something known as a “she-shed”. I’m sure you’ve probably seen it. […]
Resolutions that Matter
” So Solomon finished the Lord’s temple and the royal palace. Everything that had entered Solomon’s heart to do for the Lord’s temple and for his own palace. succeeded.” – 2 Chronicle 7:11 It’s a new year, and with that comes a flood of resolutions that we make with utmost sincerity (hopefully) but which usually […]