Good Morning “Evenly Yoked.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 11.In today’s chapter we see a principle of Scripture reiterated in The New Testament.  Other than the shear number of wives and Solomon’s struggle in that way - there was another problem.  “They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after th...  Read More

Good Morning “Impressed by shiny things.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 10.  It’s tough to read 1 Kings 10 and not marvel at the shear amount of wealth - unfathomable.  Crazy really.  We as Christians have almost adopted a “we should be appalled at such wealth and Gods allowing it”, attitude.  However remember wealth and prosperity come from The Lord with purpose.  “The blessing of the Lord brings weal...  Read More

Good Morning “Choosers of Blessing or Cursing.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 9.God is so GOOD!  So good in fact that He makes His instructions very clear.  Over and over.  Do this and I will respond like this.  Don’t do this and I will respond like this.  This is not the first time God has made His commands clear for The King and / or for all of Israel.  He makes it very simple… repeatedly.  “The Lord...  Read More

Good Morning “Choosers of Blessing or Cursing.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 8.God is so GOOD!  So good in fact that He makes His instructions very clear.  Over and over.  Do this and I will respond like this.  Don’t do this and I will respond like this.  This is not the first time God has made His commands clear for The King and / or for all of Israel.  He makes it very simple… repeatedly.  “The Lord...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshippers of The One True King.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 7.  Construction report in!  Today, we learn of Solomon’s palace, the palace of his Egyptian-born queen, certain government buildings, and of course, the Temple furnishings.  The faith required to continue, and the level of detail tells us more about Solomon’s character.  As a builder I find myself thinking deeply about the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Temples of The Living God.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 6.The precision, the care, the exactness by which Solomon builds the Temple of God, reminds me of Psalm 139 specifically “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬God exactly fashioned us each one, stitch by stitch, cell by cell in our mother’s womb. We were created in Chr...  Read More

Good Morning “Careful to Look Deep.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 5.  Since the Exodus Gods people have been nomadic, moving from here to there, seldom experiencing peace.  So… the dwelling place of The Lord was the Tabernacle.  Very specifically constructed but very specifically mobile as well.  Solomon intends to build a Temple for the Lord.  Today’s passage reads like both a hiring list and shoppin...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Choose His Way.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 4.Choices we all have, and we get to make them - no doubt,  Consequences we all get, and we don’t get to determine them - for sure.  Remember David’s last words to Solomon back in chapter 2?  Obey God and His commands, walk in His ways so that all you will do will prosper.  Thats a quick summary of 1 Kings 2:2-3.  We didn’t have to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Receivers of Gods Good Gifts.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 3.What is it your heart longs for?  What do you ask for in prayer?  Who do your prayers benefit?  What was the last thing you prayed for?  What if God came to you in a dream and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” 1 Kings‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬What would you ask for?A million bucks?  Fame?  A new truck?  What would it be?...  Read More

Good Morning “Inheritors of The Kingdom of God.”  Today - 1 Kings 2.These are David’s last words recorded to his son, the new King Solomon.  As always there is more contained here than simply a father’s words to his son.  Consider these The Fathers Words to His Children.  What do His words contain?  - Urgings to live obediently, serving God only - words Solomon himself will repeat someday (Ecclesi...  Read More

Good Morning “You With No Worldly Agenda.” Today we are in 1 Kings 1.David is growing older and less able to perform his duties as king by the minute.  His son, Adonijah decides “I’ll be king”… trouble is, he has not received David’s blessing nor has he received Gods anointing.  He like Absalom has the look, and the charm.  He quickly wins the favor of some with a big party, many sacrifices - tran...  Read More

Good Morning “Always Trusting in The Lord”.  Today we are in 2 Samuel 24.  “Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.”” 2 Samuel‬ ‭24‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dr...  Read More