Hazardous to Your Health

Hazardous to Your Health

by | Aug 27, 2023 | Aaron limited access to the Holy of Holies, Ahio, Nadab and Abihu - early deaths, Being close to God, Dangerous; close to God can be dangerous, Died; some died by violating God's presence, Hazardous; too near to the Lord can be hazardous, Moses too familiar with God, Physical distance from God

We all want to be close to the living God. We want to be guided by Him, commune with Him, and enjoy Him.   While it is grand to sense God’s presence, being close to God can be hazardous to your health.  There were restrictions about being near to the...
Accepting a Project from Dad

Accepting a Project from Dad

by | Aug 20, 2023 | Allowing parents to direct, Bigger picture; accepting a project from Dad, Chronicles and Kings; 1 Chronicles 17 & 1 Kings 8:18, Directing another person's life, Dominating your sons / daughters, Generation; one generation dominating another, God's perspective more comprehensive, Imposing your will on others, Inherited roles, Solomon builds the temple, Temple; Solomon builds the temple, Uncategorized

I Chronicles 17 and I Kings 18 inform us of King David wanting to build a temple for God, God’s gracious refusal, God making significant promises to David, and Solomon actually building a temple for the ark of the covenant.  These chapters are loaded with...
To Cruise or Not to Cruise?

To Cruise or Not to Cruise?

by | Aug 6, 2023 | Adventure

My answer was, “no cruising.”  They will try to fatten me up for slaughter.  One can eat non-stop. 24/7.  And Christians we serve in Cuba and Asia have legitimate needs–so how can I go on an expensive cruise?  How can I appeal...