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Recorded in the book of Second Chronicles is the history of the kings of Judah, those in King David’s royal line. Among those listed is Asa. King Asa began his reign and is right away described as doing “what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God.” (2 Chronicles 14:2) He was deliberate…

Often as I wake up and begin my morning, a line of a song will pop into my head. Because of my extensive Christian playlist, this should not be a surprise. What has been unusual in the past week is the same line of the same song has started my morning, even though I have…

Today is the National Day of Prayer – a day designated by our country’s leaders to encourage people to turn to God in prayer. Proclaimed by President Harry S. Truman on July 4, 1952, he and other Presidents after him knew the importance of prayer. Even the disciples knew its importance as they asked Jesus…

If you know me well, you know I am terrified of bats. Summer evenings I head inside for cover as soon as I hear their high-pitched squeak and see them glide through the night sky. During our zoo adventures when my boys were young, I would quickly dart passed the bat enclosure. No trickery or…

Finding the perfect place to hide seemed impossible. She was so small, and they were so clever. How would she find the perfect spot? Then opening a spare room door, she spotted the enormous wardrobe. In taking a step inside the wardrobe, Lucy took a step into a magical adventure into the land of Narnia.…

I have listened and sang along to the song “Build My Life” by Pat Barrett and Cory Asbury probably hundreds of times since I first added it to my playlist a few years ago. For some reason the other day, the phrase “I will put my trust in You alone and I will not be…

For the most part, I have become a pretty patient person. Most days I am not crabby, but today I reached my limit, and I definitely was not pleasant to be around. My day had actually gone well, and for once I was able to come home and take a short nap. It was then…

“How can I help?” Often one of the first questions asked when death, sickness, job loss or some calamity strikes someone we love. We want so much to help but often do not know what to do. Desperate to lighten the load, we seek even the simplest task to offer some relief but often are…

Frustration filled the air as the King of Syria realized once more his plans were foiled! Somehow Israel’s army had again avoided attack. There must be a spy in their midst! In questioning his servants, rather than finding a spy, he found the problem. From many miles away in Dothan, his private plans were being…

As I walked along the trail enjoying the warmth of the sun, I searched for signs of spring. While I saw a few trees starting to bud, my attention was captured by the wildlife. My path led me parallel with a stream, where a pair of geese stretched their necks and then settled in for…