I read today’s Bible verse, hovered my fingers over the keyboard and proclaimed: “Expound!” Nothing came out…
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In the mid-1990s, I actually considered Daniel in the lion’s den with a situation I faced. My life was not in danger, but I was laying my intellectual and spiritual reputation on the line.
I remember my aunts discussing the trials my brother Christopher would have in first grade, learning to spell his name.
I did not recognize the name Josiah, so here is a brief history of King Josiah:
I’ve heard people say, “God doesn’t hear my prayers. I’m not worth it.” It’s easy to feel small or insignificant, especially when life is overwhelming.
Rehoboam had a choice: respond with wisdom or react from wounded pride. He chose the latter, and it cost him a kingdom.
I always like to provide context for a single verse. Here, God appears to the newly crowned King Solomon in a dream.
David noticed that he lived in a palace while the Lord’s presence dwelt in a tent.
This scripture marks a turning point in the story of Israel. They have asked God to bring them a human King. Why?