There are so many incredible thoughts presented by Solomon that I wanted to share a few of my favorites here. All verses are reprinted from the English Standard Version (ESV). Feel free to comment with some of your favorites from the readings. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, ... [Continue Reading]
When silence is a good thing (Ecclesiastes 5-6)
I have a rotten tendency of blathering before God. When I find myself focused on His presence, the temptation I face is to speak to Him non-stop with my thoughts and requests and to be such a poor friend that I barely allow Him to get a word in edgewise. Solomon's reminder here is a good one for me that I need to ease up on the number of words I speak and ... [Continue Reading]
Turn! Turn! Turn! (Ecclesiastes 1-4)
I grew up listening to my dad's old 45 record of The Byrds and "Turn! Turn! Turn!" At the time, I had no idea that the words were taken directly from Ecclesiastes, but the tune sure helped me to cement them into my head. Solomon gives us a great reminder of the ebb and flow of life in these words. There is a time for everything. ... [Continue Reading]
Wisdom ‘ s beginning (Proverbs 8-10)
There are so many different thoughts in these chapters that it would be impossible to comment on them without leaving out an enormous portion of text. Having said that, I specifically want to look at the following verse:The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. ... [Continue Reading]
The Seven Checkpoints: Preparing for Intimacy
The latest sermon from LifePoint Student Ministry. Inspired by Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall's book by the same title, The Seven Checkpoints is a way for students to evaluate their relationship with God. In this third message we are taught that purity paves the way for real intimacy in the marriage relationship that God designed. Download ... [Continue Reading]
Wisdom can be found (Proverbs 1-3)
One of my favorite texts in the Bible is found in the chapters for today, and I want to highlight it here.Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. ... [Continue Reading]
A solemn reminder (1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8)
During Solomon's second encounter with the Lord he was reminded of something very important - a message that is woven throughout Israel's history, and one that I have written about here on other occasions. Namely, Solomon was reminded of the benefits of following God, the drawbacks of choosing his own path, and the fact that he had a choice in the ... [Continue Reading]
An eventful day
I'm somewhat ashamed to admit that my day started at 3:45 this morning! After only 1.5 hours of sleep, I ventured to Kohl's to try to get my hands on a Kitchen Aid mixer that was on sale. Much to my surprise, the store was WALL TO WALL people. Now, being a person who loves my sleep, I need a pretty good bargain to be willing to get up ... [Continue Reading]
Fire from Heaven (2 Chronicles 6-7)
I wish I could have been present when the fire from the Lord came down and consumed the burnt offerings and sacrifices given by Solomon and when the glory of the Lord filled the temple. What an incredible experience that must have been! The response of the people at that point is worth noting: they bowed to the ground and gave thanks. It seems like our ... [Continue Reading]
Endings do matter (1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5)
I think sometimes there can be a temptation to believe that if you mess up then it's all over. I really believe this is one of Satan's strategies for defeating followers of Christ. There are times of celebration when everything seems to be going well, and then in a moment of weakness a mistake is made that feels like a chasm the size of the Grand ... [Continue Reading]
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