Don’t be like those who never start serving because they’re always getting ready to get ready. King Darius had a vested interest in the temple reconstruction being continued and completed. In his reply to Tattenai, governor in Syria, he wrote, “Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and […]
Read More… from March 24, 2025 — Finished — So They Could Start
“Have you not two eyes, man? Must you needs put one of them out in order to see clearly?” —C.H. Spurgeon Darius found that “King Cyrus issued a decree concerning the house of God” (Ezra 6:3) to have it rebuilt. Then it must be! Darius is also featured in the book of Daniel. When the palace co-conspirators […]
Who but the Lord could use Richard Dawkins as a testimony? This story is like a stone skipping across the waves. Discouraged SS teacher? Doubting college student? Disheartened evangelist? Despairing mother or father? God says, “I’ve got this.” […]
I don’t doubt that America could use some economic, political, and societal changes for the better. What that would look like I’ll leave to others. But when Jesus was on the planet He rarely spoke about those large-scale changes. His plan encouraged radical INNER change. How serious is the human condition? Fatal, I’m afraid. So […]
The Israelites had faced nosy neighbors before. This time, it would cost Syria’s governor dearly. As we saw in the last episode, Tattenai, the Persian governor of Syria, on the other side of the Jordan, had heard about this building project. He came to see and inquire about it. When he had the facts, he […]
Read More… from March 20, 2025 — Was Trouble Or Treasure Coming?
The note he left behind told the story. Life often hangs by a thread. […]
The preacher at her door had an amazing story to tell. Mere coincidence? Hardly. It was one chance in a kazillion. But there they were, face to tear-stained face, and he had a secret for her she had never even hoped could be true. But God loves happy endings. […]
It was a childish mistake. Could it be fixed—and changed into a life-long lesson? […]
Here’s a beautiful combination. The people heeded the prophets and the prophets helped the people. With local interference and faraway palace intrigue, the temple restoration in Jerusalem had ground to a halt. Sixteen years after the process had begun, the people had yet to finish. Now the site lies silent. But God is not idle. […]