Rehoboam and Poor Counsel By Isaac Smith King Solomon presided over peace and prosperity in a united Israel, dying with a large legacy to live up to. “Then Jeroboam and the whole assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying, “Your father made our yoke heavy; now therefore, lighten
The Deadliest Sin By Isaac Smith All sin separates us from God. That is precisely what makes it deadly, when separated from God we are doomed. He cannot protect us from being destroyed along with the Devil and his followers, unless we come close to him. All have sinned and
The Million Dollar Prayer | Pr. Daniel Gordan Daniel’s unwavering commitment to prayer, even when it became illegal under King Darius’s decree, demonstrates the true value of a consistent prayer life. Despite knowing he would face the lions’ den, Daniel maintained his thrice-daily prayer routine with windows open toward Jerusalem.
Running the Wrong Way | Pr. Junior Vertus The parable of the Prodigal Son illustrates our tendency to misinterpret God’s loving boundaries as restrictions on our freedom. When we run from God seeking independence, we often find ourselves in spiritual bondage instead. The story shows that true transformation begins with
Weighed and Found Wanting By Isaac Smith King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon died a true believer in God, after many years of the Holy Spirit’s work on his heart. The same man who tried to make the whole world bow down and worship him was humbled. His message to his kingdom
Swindler gets Swindled By Isaac Smith Jacob was at odds with his brother Esau from birth. Prophesied to rule over him, Jacob traded for Esau’s birthright and deceived his father Isaac into blessing him instead. Having to flee Esau’s anger, Jacob went to his uncle Laban to look for a
A Right to be Angry? By Isaac Smith All of us have been angry before. But at times, anger is not just an emotion we feel, but something that rules us and blinds us. When you’re that angry, how does someone telling you to calm down feel? Probably just another
