This is just a small portion of the story contained in 2 Kings 1 King Ahaziah of Israel fell off the balcony on the roof of his palace in Samaria and was seriously injured. So he sent some messengers to consult Baalzebub, the god of the Philistine city of Ekron, in order to find out... Continue Reading →
The Voice of Reason and Simple Things
“So Naaman went with his horses and chariot and stopped at the entrance to Elisha's house. Elisha sent a servant out to tell him to go and wash himself seven times in the Jordan River, and he would be completely cured of his disease. But Naaman left in a rage, saying, “I thought that he... Continue Reading →
Lessons from a Floating Axe
“One day the group of prophets that Elisha was in charge of complained to him, “The place where we live is too small! Give us permission to go to the Jordan and cut down some trees, so that we can build a place to live.” “All right,” Elisha answered. One of them urged him to... Continue Reading →
Bugs, Rain and No More Shame
““Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice at what the Lord your God has done for you. He has given you the right amount of autumn rain; he has poured down the winter rain for you and the spring rain as before. The threshing places will be full of grain; the pits beside the presses will... Continue Reading →
Opportunities
So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people. Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:15-17 I have been doing several studies on wisdom lately. I do... Continue Reading →
The Shepherd’s Job
It's been a long time since I put pen to paper to share my thoughts. I have blogged some, but there is just something therapeutic and spiritual that happens for me when I pause to do it. I am not sure why this daily habit has changed for me. A part of me feels like... Continue Reading →
Stubborn Obedience
“So then, from now on be obedient to the Lord and stop being stubborn. The Lord your God is supreme over all gods and over all powers. He is great and mighty, and he is to be obeyed. He does not show partiality, and he does not accept bribes. He makes sure that orphans and... Continue Reading →
Charades or Obedience
““Quit your worship charades. I can’t stand your trivial religious games: Monthly conferences, weekly Sabbaths, special meetings— meetings, meetings, meetings—I can’t stand one more! Meetings for this, meetings for that. I hate them! You’ve worn me out! I’m sick of your religion, religion, religion, while you go right on sinning. When you put on your... Continue Reading →
Image and Identity
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:27 “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”” Genesis 3:5 I... Continue Reading →
