Category Archives: Kings

The Old Testament: 2 Kings, II – Jerusalem Falls

I was raised in a sports family, and of the teams we followed most, The Lakers were tops.  I often associated the end of a school year with the basketball playoffs, in fact.  As a family, we would visit our … Continue reading

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The Old Testament: 2 Kings, I – What Makes a Good Ruler?

In 1992, I was awaiting my 18th birthday.  I was looking forward to graduating high school, preparing for college and, of course, Lollapalooza that summer. Oh, and I would be voting in my first election.  I certainly had my criteria.  … Continue reading

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The Old Testament: 1 Kings, III – Don’t Mess with Jezebel

In my early twenties, when I was newly out of the closet, one of my new friends—with whom I was having lunch at the time—looked at me, and with utter disbelief in his eyes and his voice, said, “You seriously … Continue reading

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