Category Archives: 2Chronicles

What’s He Thinking?

Ok . . . so I don’t think it’s intended to be funny . . . but I gotta say, that there’s some pretty crazy stuff going on when King Jehoshaphat of Judah teams up with King Ahab of Israel. … Continue reading

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The Agony of Victory

Reading in 2Chronicles this morning . . . chewing on the enigma that is King Asa of Judah. A guy who started so well . . . yet finished so crummy. A king who did what was right in the … Continue reading

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Under the Influence

It’s like a drug. Something that can take control. Something that muddles the thinking . . . removes reasonable inhibitions . . . and can result in stupid, stupid decisions. Not recognized, it can take you farther than you really … Continue reading

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It Matters Who You Dance With

The warning lights went off as soon as I read it this morning. While the phrase was familiar . . . it had a twist to it that was a bit foreboding. Although things were going well, you just knew … Continue reading

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What Happened?

Another lesson this morning from a king of Judah . . . actually another warning about “finishing well.” King Asa is a bit of a “head scratcher” when you read his story (2Chronicles 14 thru 16) . . . how … Continue reading

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A Heart of Hearing

Talk about your major mistake . . . your strategic error . . . your “Oh, if I only had that to do again.” That’s kind of what hits me as a read the story of King Rehoboam’s reign in … Continue reading

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Head in the Cloud

They had so much to do. Candles to be trimmed . . . incense to be offered . . . bread to be put on the table. There were songs to be sung . . . prayers to be offered … Continue reading

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Making the Box Bigger

So, I’m wrapping up Chronicles this morning. For the past month I have tried to follow along with the history of the kings of Judah . . . those of the line of David. Along the way, there’s been a … Continue reading

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Time to Clean House?

There is something about considering the temple of God that evokes a certain awe-factor . . . as, I think, is intended. To imagine the magnificent structure conceived in the heart of David and built by the hands of Solomon, … Continue reading

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Stand Still, See, and Sing!

Ok, so I’m guessing when it comes to “Unorthodox Battle Plans for 200, Alex” that we’re probably all queued up with “Who is Joshua?” or “What is Jericho?” or “What is a Great Shout?” as answers. Face it, that’s probably … Continue reading

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