First Ways

II Chronicles 17:3 “And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;” Do you remember the “good ole’ days”? I can appreciate some of the sentiment in the “good...

Weakness, Part 2

II Chronicles 15:7 “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.” Previously, we learned from King Asa that seeking God takes work. We looked at the truth that weakness is only a problem if you are working. I...

Weakness, Part 1

II Chronicles 15:7 “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.” Have you ever gotten sick . . . on vacation? That can be miserable! But as bad as that is, being sick is usually not a problem-it is an...

Building Fences

II Chronicles 14:6 “And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.” I feel like I can relate, at least a little bit, to King Asa. I am at the stage in life where I am old...

That Was My Idea!

I Chronicles 18:8  “Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.” Have you ever had a good idea that was hijacked by someone...