2 Kings 4-6; Proverbs 21:1-10

Thursday's Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4-6; Proverbs 21:1-10

2 Kings 1-3; Proverbs 21:1-10

Wednesday's Bible Reading: 2 Kings 1-3; Proverbs 21:1-10

To hear a sermon by Pastor Howard Sugden on part of this passage (2 Kings 2), click here.

To see pictures of Elisha's Spring (2 Kings 2) and read more about it, click here.

It could be today! WVEC news report on baby eagles preparing to leave the nest.

1 Kings 21-22; Proverbs 20:21-30

Tuesday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 21-22; Proverbs 20:21-30

1 Kings 19-20; Proverbs 20:11-20

Monday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 19-20; Proverbs 20:11-20

Memorial Day in the USA.

Baby Bald Eagle slide show from Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Baby eagles practicing freedom.

Psalm 63-65

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 63-65

Baby eagle slide show.

Acts 23-28; Proverbs 20:1-10

Saturday's Bible Reading: Acts 23-28; Proverbs 20:1-10

1 Kings 16-18; Proverbs 19:16-29

Friday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 16-18; Proverbs 19:16-29


A statue of Elijah at the monastery on Mt. Carmel. More information at BiblePlaces.com.

Looking east from Mt. Carmel to the Jezreel Valley, also known as the Valley of Armageddon. More information at BiblePlaces.com.


This photo was taken today—May 25. Maybe the baby eagles are flapping to wish me happy birthday.

Baby eagle slide show.

1 Kings 13-15; Proverbs 19:1-15

Thursday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 13-15; Proverbs 19:1-15

1 Kings 10-12; Proverbs 18:13-24

Wednesday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 10-12; Proverbs 18:13-24

1 Kings 7-9; Proverbs 18:1-12

Tuesday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 7-9; Proverbs 18:1-12


Photo © Carl Rasmussen, www.holylandphotos.org

"But if you or your sons turn away from me and do not observe the commands and decrees I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will cut off Israel from the land I have given them and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name. Israel will then become a byword and an object of ridicule among all peoples. And though this temple is now imposing, all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff and say, 'Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?' People will answer, 'Because they have forsaken the LORD their God, who brought their fathers out of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—that is why the LORD brought all this disaster on them.' " —1 Kings 8:6-9 emphasis added

1 Kings 4-6; Proverbs 17:15-28

Monday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 4-6; Proverbs 17:15-28

Psalms 60-62

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 60-62

Acts 18-22; Proverbs 17:1-14

Saturday's Bible Reading: Acts 18-22; Proverbs 17:1-14

1 Kings 1-3; Proverbs 16:22-33

Friday's Bible Reading: 1 Kings 1-3; Proverbs 16:22-33

2 Samuel 22-24; Proverbs 16:12-21

Thursday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 22-24; Proverbs 16:12-21

Having just returned from Southern California, where we met several Christians involved in the motion picture industry, I was particularly sad to hear the commentary by fellow Christian David Kuo concerning the death of Jerry Falwell. Kuo began his column with this paragraph:

Yesterday a friend from Los Angeles called. The person is successful, known, part of the entertainment industry. "Jerry Falwell is," my friend said "the reason I can't call myself a Christian in Hollywood. He is what everyone thinks about when they hear the word, 'Christian.'"

You can read the rest of the interview at "Blurring the Church-State Line: Falwell's Flaw."

2 Samuel 19-21; Proverbs 16:1-11

Wednesday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 19-21; Proverbs 16:1-11

2 Samuel 16-18; Proverbs 15:22-33

Tuesday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 16-18; Proverbs 15:22-33

At 3:00 a.m. I was awakened by the sound of loud growling. It was not Maggie. It was Jay. A lion was guarding a tourist sight, and Jay believed he could keep the lion from attacking by being the loudest growler.

At 3:15 a.m. I was again awakened but this time by singing . . . of the National Anthem. Occasion unknown. Jay was annoyed that I would not sing along.

Another interesting night at the Link's.

2 Samuel 13-15; Proverbs 15:12-21

Monday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 13-15; Proverbs 15:12-21

Psalms 57-59

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 57-59

Home from California. :-)

On Wednesday of this week we read 2 Samuel 6. Back in 2001, I wrote this devotional: Let Loose Your Praise!

Jim Samra refered to this passage in today's sermon: The Cost of Worship

Acts 12-17; Proverbs 15:1-11

Saturday's Bible Reading: Acts 12-17; Proverbs 15:1-11

Today we're heading for the Santa Monica Mountains.

But first, lunch at Green Street Restaurant. On the wall near our table was this sign:

Enjoy your salad! :-)

2 Samuel 10-12; Proverbs 14:25-35

Friday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 10-12; Proverbs 14:25-35

Hello from Hollywood!
http://www.hollywoodsign.org/247.html

A few pictures . . .


The only real star on Hollywood Boulevard. "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever" (Daniel 12:3).


Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard


View of the Hollywood sign from the Kodak Theatre complex.


Whoever lives here has a great view of Los Angeles (photo below). I'll settle for the picture.




A few of the paparazzi parked outside The Summit, an exclusive gated community that is home to some of the most expensive homes in the Hollywood Hills. Kareem Adbul Jabbar has a house in The Summit that you can see from Mulholland Drive, and the estate where Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were married can also be seen in The Summit. As of May 2006, it has been rumored that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have placed their Summit address on the market for $16.1 million. (Information from HollywoodTours.us.)

The home of Jack Nicholson. His tennis court hangs precariously over the canyon.


The home of Robert Redford.


Jay and Julie on Rodeo Drive.


The Kodak Theatre, home of the Academy Awards and location of American Idol finals.

2 Samuel 7-9; Proverbs 14:12-24

Thursday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 7-9; Proverbs 14:12-24

Here are a few pictures from our excursion today. First stop, the Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley.





After leaving Simi Valley, we headed for beautiful Santa Barbara . . .




We had supper at Moby Dick's, the restaurant to the left of the white building closest to the end of the pier.

This year, our first walk on the pier was in Santa Barbara, not Grand Haven.

2 Samuel 4-6; Proverbs 14:1-11

Wednesday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 4-6; Proverbs 14:1-11

2 Samuel 1-3; Proverbs 13:13-25

Tuesday's Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 1-3; Proverbs 13:13-25

1 Samuel 30-31; Proverbs 13:1-12

Monday's Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 30-31; Proverbs 13:1-12

Psalms 54-56

Sunday's Bible Reading: Psalms 54-56

Hello from California.

From Sunday to Wednesday we'll be staying at the Ritz-Carlton in Pasadena.

Acts 7-11; Proverbs 12:15-28

Saturday's Bible Reading: Acts 7-11; Proverbs 12:15-28

1 Samuel 28-29; Proverbs 12:1-14

Friday's Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 28-29; Proverbs 12:1-14

1 Samuel 25-27; Proverbs 11:22-31

Thursday's Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 25-27; Proverbs 11:22-31

1 Samuel 22-24; Proverbs 11:12-21

Wednesday's Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 22-24; Proverbs 11:12-21

1 Samuel 19-21; Proverbs 1:1-11

Tuesday's Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 19-21; Proverbs 1:1-11