Month: April 2026

In the thirty-ninth year of his reign Asa was diseased in his feet, and his disease became severe. Yet even in his disease he did not seek the LORD, but sought help from physicians. 2 Chronicles 16:12 As a physician, trained in modern medicine, I obviously prescribe medications as part of my practice. If you…
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Then Asa was angry with the seer and put him in the stocks in prison, for he was in a rage with him because of this. And Asa inflicted cruelties upon some of the people at the same time. 2 Chronicles 16:10 I grew up in a hunting family and can recall going out “hunting”…
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Then Asa took silver and gold from the treasures of the house of the LORD and the king’s house and sent them to Ben-hadad king of Syria . . . 2 Chronicles 16:2 Over the weekend, my wife asked if I’d help move a table from upstairs to downstairs. She helped me navigate the table…
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Even Maacah, his mother, King Asa removed from being queen mother because she had made a detestable image for Asherah. 2 Chronicles 15:16 I’ve not yet had anyone in my family or close circle of friends who’s struggled with addiction, and I’ve not had anyone that close to me threaten my own recovery. So, I…
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As soon as Asa heard these words, he took courage and put away the detestable idols from all the land of Judah . . . 2 Chronicles 15:8 I don’t often think of myself as fearful, and I don’t find that I’m frequently motivated by my fear. I do have a phobia of cows and…
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But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.  2 Chronicles 15:7 As Christians, we rightly teach that we don’t save ourselves by our works – we can’t earn our way into heaven by being good. In the eyes of a perfect God, we’re all terminally flawed…
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The LORD is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. 2 Chronicles 15:2 As I’ve mentioned previously, I grew up in a Christian home with a pastor for a father. Raised in church, I was well-insulated…
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“We have sought him, and he has given us peace on every side.” So they built and prospered. 2 Chronicles 14:7 There are some lessons that it seems I must learn repeatedly. Today’s lesson on finding peace is one of those. Now admittedly, I don’t struggle a lot with anxiety for no reason. I do,…
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And when he humbled himself the wrath of the LORD turned from him, so as not to make a complete destruction. 2 Chronicles 12:12 A couple of times a year, I’m asked to speak to church or recovery groups, telling my story of addiction, faith, and recovery. I’m not a great speaker, but it’s a…
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