"Nevertheless I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him ruler all the days of his life, for the sake of David my servant whom I chose, who kept my commandments and my statutes." (1 Kings 11:34) Today we see how Solomon's wrong choices led to the division … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 11th
There is Strength in Weakness Pt 7
Discovering God's Power Points If we are going to seek God's poerin ourselves, we first need to understand why He has promised to give us power and for what purpose. To glorify God: Actually, it is God's will for every person who ever lived, and for all of creation, to glorify Him. Everything that was made … Continue reading There is Strength in Weakness Pt 7
Daily Scripture Series – July 10th
Therefore the Lord said to Solomon, "Since this has been your mind and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes which I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and will give it to your servant." (1 Kings 11:11) Today we look at King Solomon, celebrated for his wisdom … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 10th
There is Strength in Weakness Pt 6
Recognizing God's Power Harry Houdini the great escape artist earned his fame by escaping handcuffs, prison cells, and all manner of contraptions designed to confine him. He boasted on numerous occasions that no jail cell could hold him. He had never failed. He always escaped. Well, almost always. Urban legend says that on one occasion … Continue reading There is Strength in Weakness Pt 6
Daily Scripture Series – July 9th
"O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to thy servants who walk before the with all their heart." (1 Kings 8:23) Today is all about Solomon who built alliances and trade routes that brought prosperity to Israel. After … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 9th
There is Strength in Weakness Pt 5
Most, if not all of us, use our self-image as a protection for our ego. But Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans that wisdom begins with thinking rightly about ourselves. "For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he … Continue reading There is Strength in Weakness Pt 5
No Thought Police 