Throughout the time of the priest Jehoiada, Joash did what was right in the LORD’s sight. – 2 Chronicles 24.2, CSB Joash was seven years old when he became king of Judah. Seven. I think I was in the second grade when I was seven, with the only responsibility daily… Read ⇢

Even now he has not banished them from his presence. – 2 Kings 13.23, CSB Do we even come close to grasping or understanding just a glimpse of the faithfulness of God? We share during hard times that God is faithful. We remind ourselves, and others, during the days or… Read ⇢

Now to him who is able… – Romans 16.25, ESV What if, for today, instead of me sharing my thoughts about what the Lord is teaching me, I get out of the way and let the Lord himself remind and bless us. So, please simply read slowly through Paul’s beautiful… Read ⇢

“Be with the king in all his daily tasks.” – 2 Kings 11.8, CSB These were the instructions of the priest, Jehoiada, to the guards who were to protect the young king, Joash, from his grandmother, who had murdered all of the royal heirs to the throne six years before… Read ⇢

When Jehu came out to his master’s servants, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this crazy person come to you?” – 2 Kings 9.11, CSB The person being described as “crazy” by the master’s servants was a young prophet (2 Kings 9.4). Nothing in the passage conveys that… Read ⇢

For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me… – Romans 15.18, CSB For many years, I wanted to feel important and be recognized for my part in God’s work. And with the introduction of social media, that want became a stronghold in my life.… Read ⇢

“Why should I hope in the LORD any longer?” – 2 Kings 7.2, NRSV The Aramean army had marched up and laid siege to Samaria (2 Kings 6.24), which resulted in a great famine. The people were being starved to death by the Arameans. “As the king of Israel was passing… Read ⇢

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15.13, CSB That Friday was horrific. Every hope they had died when their Rabbi breathed his last breath from… Read ⇢

For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, – Hebrews 12.2, CSB Alone in a garden, a few hours before he was crucified, Jesus prayed these words, “’ Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so… Read ⇢