“’Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?’ The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.” (1 Kings 3:9-10)                From our childhood we remember stories about those who found a magic lamp.  When they rubbed the lamp, a genie popped out and gra...  Read More

“He answered and said, ‘Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.’”  (John 9:25)                The Gospel of John includes seven miracles that point to the full deity of Christ, while demonstrating that He alone is God’s Messiah.  One of those miracles is found in John 9 where Jesus healed a young man that was born blind.  In ancient Jewish...  Read More

“I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” (John 9:4)                These words of Jesus are so simple, and yet very profound.  The analogy is easy to understand – you don’t see folks mowing their yards in the middle of the night.  We don’t want to wake our neighbors up, but more importantly we can’t see what we’re doing in the darkness o...  Read More

“The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts”(Prov. 17:3)                Some people prefer the clean, simple look of silver, while others prefer the time-tested appearance of gold.  Both are precious metals, and both are quite valuable.  As of 2019, silver is valued at $17/ounce, while gold is valued at a staggering $1,500/ounce!  If you ever want to tes...  Read More

“When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, ‘Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, Lord.’  And Jesus said to her, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.’” (John 8:10-11)                If you were to ask the American public what they believe about God, those who affirm His existence would probably tell yo...  Read More

“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.” (Prov. 16:31)                Gray hair gets a bad rap in our culture, doesn’t it?  Don’t believe me?  Just take a stroll down to your local store and look at the amount of hair-coloring products on the shelves.  American consumers spend millions of dollars annually on hair care products, and there’s no doubt ...  Read More

“An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends.” (Prov. 16:27-28)                Some people like to stir the pot, while others prefer to keep the peace.  Why would someone want to keep things stirred up?  I’m sure there are a variety of reasons.  Sometimes people want to give the impression that th...  Read More

“Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” (John 6:68-69)                Many people were fed by Jesus when He gave thanks and passed out the five loaves and two fish.  Probably around 20,000 people were fed on that occasion, and those who were fed stuck aroun...  Read More

“So David arose from the ground, washed and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate.”  (2 Samuel 12:20)                 Let’s be honest – none of us really enjoys correction.  On one hand, sometimes we’re the ones being corrected.  We’ve all been punis...  Read More

“Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.” (John 6:13)                The masses were incredibly attracted to Jesus.  On one occasion, many people came to follow Jesus, so He sat on the side of a mountain and began to teach.  About lunchtime, Jesus asked Philip where they could turn to provi...  Read More

“And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.” (2 Samuel 7:16)                After the ark was moved to Jerusalem, the Bible says “the Lord had given him (David) rest from his enemies all around” (2 Sam. 7:1).  David was situated very comfortably in his palace, but his heart was still not satisfied.  It was his heart’s desire t...  Read More

“So David said to Michal, ‘It was before the Lord, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the Lord. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight.’”(2 Samuel 6:21-22)                King David had an amazing rise to the throne of Israel.  It all start...  Read More