Category Archives: Christianity

Taking great pride in the ways of the Lord — 2 Chronicles 17-19

I’m trying something new today: reading the section of Scripture that we’ll look at today. You can download an mp3 on 2 Chron. 17-19 to listen here: files.me.com/parklinscomb/mrm3w6.mp3. Please let me know in the comments below, if you find this helpful. … Continue reading

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When is God with us? — 2 Chronicles 13-15

You know, one of the best ways to be sure that our lives will turn out well in the long run is to do the right thing — not the “right things” as in making the “right” investments, making sure … Continue reading

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Set your heart to seek the LORD — 2 Chronicles 10-12

Today’s reading is — once again — about the division of Israel after the death of Solomon. It’s a story with a lot of things stirring in the mix of history, and its glance behind the curtain of what is … Continue reading

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When God Moves In — 2 Chronicles 7-9

Today’s reading revolves around the glorious beginnings of Solomon’s reign, beginning with God’s glorious acceptance of the Temple built for Him. When God moves in — The Temple was finished, and Solomon’s prayer had been offered — but would God … Continue reading

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Will God indeed dwell with mankind on the earth — 2 Chronicle 4-6

I hope your weekend — especially your Lord’s Day — was a good one. I hope your spirit was lifted and your were given the courage and direction for the week ahead. Our reading today looks at the official dedication … Continue reading

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The two pillars — 2 Chronicles 1-3

Well, if you’re reading this post, I guess you didn’t “make the cut” for the rapture that according to some folks, who apparently didn’t quite understand Matt 24:36 very well, God was supposed to precede the end of the world … Continue reading

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What don’t they understand?

Tomorrow, of course, there is rumored to be the end of the world. I always marvel at both these “prophets” and the people who believe them. What part of “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even … Continue reading

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Organization — 1 Chronicles 24-26

How’d you like all those tongue-twisting names in our reading today? Yeah, I know more lists of names. Why? The same reason for the genealogies — setting history in a context of family. But there’s something more here than just … Continue reading

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True Sacrifice — 1 Chronicles 21-23

Howdy, howdy! Great to see you back again. Today’s reading is focused around the end of David’s reign in Israel. As you’ve probably noticed there has been no mention of some of David’s seamier episodes, but the theme of Chronicles … Continue reading

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Great is the LORD — 1 Chronicles 15-17

Hi, and welcome back to our study. It’s a difficult routine for busy people to make a part of life. It says something about your priorities, that you want to make God first. May God bless your efforts. There are, … Continue reading

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