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1 Chronicles 10-12

In chapter 10, we see the event of Saul’s death, then the interpretation of Saul’s death. Or you may argue, we see reality, then ultimate reality. Our reality, then God’s reality. In chapter 11, God tells David what he’ll become. The next verse, that comes to pass. Now we know, if we read the restContinue reading “1 Chronicles 10-12”

1 Chronicles 7-9

Mighty warriors Chief men Heads of fathers’ houses Those seem to be the key phrases of the section. You get the idea, if you aren’t using your brain, that it was just a bunch of men back in those days. But don’t be mistaken, there were plenty of women, because all of these men hadContinue reading “1 Chronicles 7-9”

1 Chronicles 4-6

Does it ever occur to you that this book wasn’t written in the 21st century, the 20th century, nor even the Middle Ages? It certainly wasn’t written in English. Just look at those names: Idbash, Hazzelelponi, Haahashtari, Jekuthiel. You may recognize one name in there, especially if you were a Christian in the early 2000s. TheContinue reading “1 Chronicles 4-6”

1 Chronicles 1-3

2.26.13 Bob Dylan wrote an autobiography called Chronicles. Right now, it looks much more appealing than these first 9 chapters. Names, names, and more names. One time, I counted them all up, or at least a good portion of them. I’ll find that stat and post it in the near future. But, for the sakeContinue reading “1 Chronicles 1-3”

New Habits

Sometimes we need to adopt new habits and kick old ones. Here’s what I mean. I kicked: Keeping a monthly budget. Why? It was becoming a time waster and a source of worry rather than a help. Creating mental to-do lists. If you remember them, they drive you nuts. If you forget them, you getContinue reading “New Habits”

A Time to Play

The word “play” is derived from the Old English term “plegan” meaning to dance, to leap for joy, to rejoice, and to be glad. The other term it comes from “plega” means to exercise or occupy oneself, to busy oneself. Often times, play involves both exercising and rejoicing, occupying ourselves while being glad. So weContinue reading “A Time to Play”

Why Live?

Sometimes I fear that life is about big factories, big banks, big churches, and big houses. Or maybe it’s about who scores the most points, who has the most money, who has the most sex, who drives the nicest car. Then I go to a funeral and remember its about how many people you’re lifeContinue reading “Why Live?”