How Not to Be Continuous or Irritating Companion

Introduction The writer of Proverbs (21:9) states, “It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather] than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.” This proverb highlights the … Continue reading

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An Important Lesson from An Old Testament Narrative: Assumptions Lead to Conflicts

Introduction A supervisee’s case I read this week illustrated how making assumptions leads to conflict. The wife approached her husband with a demanding tone, saying, “We need to talk about our daughter!” The daughter had informed them the day before … Continue reading

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Good Plans Need the Right Timing And God’s Revisions

1 Chronicles 17-19 Introduction In today’s world, people would most likely say that King David chose to perform his last great act to build his legacy: the temple. It is the same thing that people say about President Trump—he is trying to … Continue reading

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Five Lessons for Leaders and One Pitfall to Avoid – II Chronicles 29-33

O morning of 3/11/17 after my Q-time I wrote this letter to my son and my son-in-law.  I was visiting with my Old Testament characters again this morning in my time with the Lord. The man of the day was Hezekiah (II Chronicles 29-33). It … Continue reading

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The Books of Kings

Introduction If you want to be somewhat amused, ask as teenager or a counselee to open the text and read a portion from the books of first or second kings. Don’t be surprised if the first response is a puzzled … Continue reading

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