When God Interrupts Our Work. (1 Kings 6: 1-38)

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Building Something that Honours the Lord. (1 Kings 7: 1-51)

Send us Fan MailWhat Does It Really Mean to Honour God? If I asked that question to a congregation on a Sunday morning, I suspect the answers would come quickly—and the list would be long. Some would say we can do that with worship. Others would say prayer. Some might mention giv ...  Show more

The Essence of True Wisdom. (1 Kings 4 & 5)

Send us Fan MailToday, we’re turning to 1 Kings chapters 4 and 5. These chapters don’t just tell us that Solomon was wise—they show us what wisdom looks like in action. They give us a picture of how God’s gift of wisdom shaped a kingdom, organised a nation, built relationships, a ...  Show more

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