Monthly Archives: July 2010

Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 27

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend. 1 Chronicles 27:33b (MSG) How cool for Hushai to be forever memorialized in God’s Message as “the king’s friend.” That’s not a bad way to be remembered. I look back at my journey and … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 26

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

 From the family of the Izharites, Kenaniah and sons were appointed as officials and judges responsible for affairs outside the work of worship and sanctuary. 1 Chronicles 26:29 (MSG) For the past five years I’ve helped lead our little town’s … Continue reading →

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Surprise Visit from Captain Hall

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Wendy and I had a pleasant surprise last night. Her brother, Josh, was on a whirlwind trip through Iowa on his way to be deployed in Germany. Captains Dr. Josh and Dr. Jesse finished officer’s training in San Antonio and … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 25

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Next David and the worship leaders selected some from the family of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun for special service in preaching and music. 1 Chronicles 25:1 (MSG) I’m currently reading a trilogy of non-fiction books. The first book was good, … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 24

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

These were the Levites by their families. They also cast lots, the same as their kindred the sons of Aaron had done, in the presence of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the leaders of the priestly and Levitical families. … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 23

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Also they were to be present for morning prayers, thanking and praising God, for evening prayers, and at the service of Whole-Burnt-Offerings to God on Sabbath, at New Moons, and at all festivals. 1 Chronicles 23:30-31 (MSG) A year or … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 22

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

David said to Solomon, “I wanted in the worst way to build a sanctuary to honor my God. But God prevented me, saying, ‘You’ve killed too many people, fought too many wars. You are not the one to honor me … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 21

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

Then David prayed, “I have sinned badly in what I have just done, substituting statistics for trust; forgive my sin—I’ve been really stupid.” 1 Chronicles 21:8 (MSG) Chapters like today’s are difficult to understand in our present day experience. Our time, … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 20

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

That spring, the time when kings usually go off to war, Joab led the army out and ravaged the Ammonites. He then set siege to Rabbah. David meanwhile was back in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 20:1 (MSG) Looking back over the … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Chronicles 19

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

But when David’s servants arrived in Ammonite country and came to Hanun to bring condolences, the Ammonite leaders warned Hanun, “Do you for a minute suppose that David is honoring your father by sending you comforters? Don’t you know that … Continue reading →

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