Back in the Bible room, we pick up where we left off reading the summary of 1 Chronicles with Part 2, chapters 11 through 20. ________________________________________ 1 Chronicles – Part 2 Chapter 11. Acclamation By acclamation, all Israel declares David to be king: Even before Saul’s death, David becomes a leader in Israel;Then, as promised … Continue reading Bible →

Mr. Maddox In the Fall of 1995, we watched a bulldozer on a neighbor’s property, clearing some land. The man operating the dozer was adept at what he was doing, getting the most efficiency possible out of his older, earth-moving machine. For several weeks we had been discussing the possibility of getting someone with a … Continue reading People →

The two books of the Chronicles are special books as they present to us the men, women, and families who were responsible for preserving and growing that small community of individuals who were, and are, God’s Chosen People – the nation which became known as Israel. Here in the Bible room today, we will read … Continue reading Bible →

He Knows Your Name Coming up this Sunday on richesofheaven.com we will be posting another Bible summary as we begin reading the book of 1 Chronicles.  In prior readings of this book my inclination has been to speed through these lists of names, barely catching who they were and the families to which they were … Continue reading People →

In the Bible room today, we complete the reading of the summary of the book of 2 Kings.  Here is Part 3, chapters 16 through 25. __________________________________ 2 Kings – Part 3 Chapter 16. Failure Ahaz becomes king in Judah, his reign is marked by failure: Son of Jotham, twenty years old, reigns sixteen years;He … Continue reading Bible →

UNCLE LEONARD By Connie Arnold Uncle Leonard came into our lives in the late 1950s when he showed up in our church one Wednesday evening as we began our usual prayer and praise service.  A friendly-looking fellow, somewhere in his fifties, he sat quietly by himself up in the ‘amen corner’. The memorable impression that … Continue reading People →

In the Bible room today, we continue reading the summary of the book of 2 Kings with Part 2, chapters 8 through 15. __________________________________ 2 Kings – Part 2 Chapter 8. Weeping Knowing the future, Elisha is weeping for the Israelites: Elisha makes a visit to Damascus in Aram;(See 1 Kings, chap; 19, fulfills a … Continue reading Bible →

REQUIEM FOR A HUNTER By A Guest Contributor I shifted uncomfortably in the narrow wooden folding chair on the front row nearest the casket. The organ music was too loud, and the smell and pollen from the flowers tickled in my nose. “Achoo!” I used my hankie for a muffle, but my Mom still poked … Continue reading People →

In the Bible room today, we begin reading the summary of the book of 2 Kings.  Part 1 covers chapters 1 through 7. (Following this reading is a list of the kings of Judah and Israel.)  __________________________________ 2 Kings – Part 1 Introduction to 2 Kings: Writer:  Unknown.  Theories proposing a possible writer, or writers, … Continue reading Bible →

THANKSGIVING COUNTRYSTYLE By Connie Arnold A balmy, spring-like day in November is one of North Alabama’s natural wonders. After a quick Sunday lunch of sandwiches, our younger son, Chuck, and his friend, George, piled into our pickup truck and headed out of town to enjoy nature. Our older son had plans that kept him home. … Continue reading Inspiration →