Podcast appearances and mentions of king solomon

Success, by secular standards, can't satisfy us. We need to have higher aspirations than accumulating material wealth, pleasure, or other measures of earthly accomplishment. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what King Solomon and the book of Proverbs have to say about living a successful life. King Solomon was one of the richest men in history, yet he wrote in Ecclesiastes that all his wealth and life experiences were worth nothing. Pastor Allen explains the real measurements of success we should be looking for in our lives, and he explores why we can trust God—and why we should aim to be people God can trust. Proverbs tells us the voice of folly is loud, so let's train our ears to hear wisdom when she speaks.

Welcome to Day 2960 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2960 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 8:1-11 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2960 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2960 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: Lady Wisdom's Public Outcry – The Radiant Call at the Crossroads. On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight, we stood at the window with King Solomon and witnessed a tragic, heartbreaking drama unfold in the twilight. We watched as a naive young man wandered into the dark, ambiguous shadows, lured by the flattering, deceitful whispers of an immoral woman. We saw how she operated in secret, lurking in the corners, weaponizing religious language, and ultimately leading him like an ox to the slaughter! The path of compromise was shrouded in darkness, isolation, and deception. Today, as we step forward onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty of our ongoing trek through God's Word, we cross over into Proverbs chapter eight, focusing on verses one through eleven. The contrast between chapter seven and chapter eight could not possibly be more dramatic! Solomon sweeps away the dark, suffocating gloom of the seductress and replaces it with the blazing, brilliant, open-air proclamation of Lady Wisdom! She does not whisper in the shadows, she does not hide her intentions, and she does not target isolated victims in the twilight. Having spent over fifty years focusing on and studying Biblical wisdom, and having accumulated seventy years of life experiences, I have learned that truth never has to hide in the dark. Deception requires secrecy to survive, but divine wisdom stands boldly in the light of day, inviting everyone to step into the safety of God's cosmic order. Let us open our minds and hearts to this magnificent, public invitation, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the deeply connected, highly visual thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse one, verse two, and verse three. Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud, Look at the breathtaking shift in geography and atmosphere! In the previous chapter, the immoral woman was sneaking around in the evening, hiding in the deep darkness as it fell over the city. But look at Lady Wisdom! Verse one commands us, "Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!" She is not whispering; she is projecting her voice with royal authority! In verses two and three, Solomon pinpoints her exact locations: "On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud." To fully grasp the power of this imagery, we must look through the lens of the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. Lady Wisdom is personified here as the very agent of Yahweh's cosmic order! She does not belong to a secret, exclusive mystery cult hidden in a dark cave. She takes her stand on the "hilltop"—the high places of visibility and authority. She stands at the "crossroads"—the intersections of human commerce, travel, and daily decision-making! And she cries aloud by the "gates at the entrance to the town." In the ancient Near East, the city gates were not just physical doors; they were the civic centers where the elders sat, where legal disputes were settled, and where public justice was executed! Lady Wisdom places herself squarely in the middle of human civilization, demanding that the structural order of heaven be applied to the daily business, the courtrooms, and the bustling streets of humanity. God's truth is universally accessible to anyone willing to listen! The narrative now shifts to identify exactly who Lady Wisdom is targeting with her public outcry, linking together the compassionate, urgent thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse four, and verse five. “I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people. You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding. Listen to the broad, inclusive grace of her invitation! Verse four declares, "I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people." The seductress in chapter seven targeted a singular, isolated, vulnerable youth. But Lady Wisdom shouts her invitation to the entire human race! God's structural design for human flourishing is available to everyone, regardless of their background, their past failures, or their social status. Notice the specific, merciful plea in verse five: "You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding." In the original Hebrew, the "simple people" are the peti—the naive, the gullible, the inexperienced, those who are easily led astray because their spiritual defenses are down! The "foolish people" are the kesil—those who are stubbornly thick-headed and prone to making reckless choices. Over my seven decades of living, I have been deeply moved by the sheer grace contained in this verse. Lady Wisdom does not look at the naive or the foolish and say, "You are beyond hope; I am only speaking to the elite scholars." No! She actively calls out to the broken, the gullible, and the stubborn, pleading with them to change their course! It is never too late to pivot on your trek. It is never too late to replace a track record of foolishness with a new legacy of good judgment and divine understanding. Having established her audience, Lady Wisdom now defends the absolute integrity of her message, weaving together the logical, contiguous thoughts in Proverbs chapter eight, verse six, verse seven, verse eight, and verse nine. Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right, for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge. Look at the unshakeable confidence in her voice! In verse six, she commands, "Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right." The Hebrew word for "important things" refers to noble, princely, or excellent things. Her instruction elevates humanity to act as noble representatives of the King of the cosmos! Then, in verse seven, she sets up the ultimate contrast to the deceptive world: "for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception." Remember what we studied just a few episodes ago in Proverbs chapter six! We learned that Yahweh utterly detests a lying tongue and a false witness. Lady Wisdom shares the exact same moral character as Yahweh! She abominates the smooth flattery, the winking eyes, and the hidden agendas that manipulate people in the dark. Look at verse eight and verse nine: "My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge." In the Hebrew text, "wholesome" literally means in righteousness! Her words are straight and level. There are no hidden trapdoors, no fine print designed to exploit you, and no crooked manipulations. When people complain that the Bible is too confusing or too restrictive, the problem is rarely with the text itself; the problem is with the crookedness of the human heart! To a person who genuinely desires to align with God's cosmic order, His words are incredibly plain, brilliantly clear, and profoundly straightforward. Finally, Lady Wisdom reveals the supreme, unmatchable value of her straight and wholesome words, connecting the powerful thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse ten, and verse eleven. Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.” What a magnificent, crowning declaration! Lady Wisdom issues a direct challenge to the value systems of the earthly realm. In verse ten, she says, "Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold." In the ancient world, just as in our modern world, silver and pure gold were the ultimate benchmarks of security, status, and success. Men would go to war, cross oceans, and exhaust their entire lives trying to accumulate these precious metals! But Lady Wisdom insists that her instruction is

Ethiopia has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rumoured to be the descendants of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in 950 BC. From the 1970s to 1990s, this community known as Beta Israel was persecuted under the Communist regime, and Israel evacuated more than 20,000 Ethiopian Jews in dramatic airlifts known as Operation Solomon and Operation Moses. But a few thousand were left behind.

In this message, James contrasts the immense cultural reverence for the Stanley Cup with the far greater biblical significance of the Ark of the Covenant. Drawing from King Solomon's dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8, he details how God's tangible presence fulfilled ancient promises to His people. He then connects these Old Testament events to the book of Hebrews, demonstrating how Jesus serves as the ultimate fulfillment of the sanctuary, high priest, and sacrifice. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to draw near to God, hold fast to hope, and intentionally support one another in community.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

The first chapter of Esther impresses many readers as simple background information for the following story. Taking a hint from the Jewish Targums (Aramaic translations of the OT), Ron Lindo found that there are many allusions to 1 Kings 1-10, suggesting parallels between the Persian king, Ahasuerus (Xerxes), and Israel's King Solomon. Dr. Lindo is Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry at East Texas Baptist University. His publications include Literary Allusions in Esther: A Study on the Convergence of Intertexts and Narrative. He is presently working on commentaries on Jeremiah and Esther.   Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4btDp9I  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4xnLrcN 

Isolation can seem like an easy response when we feel hurt, overwhelmed, busy, or disappointed by others. But prolonged loneliness and withdrawal can leave us spiritually discouraged and emotionally vulnerable. Proverbs 18:1 warns about the danger of isolating ourselves, reminding us that God did not create us to navigate life entirely on our own. Christian community plays an important role in our spiritual growth, offering encouragement, accountability, support, and opportunities to reflect Christ’s love. While spending time alone with God is valuable, healthy faith also involves connecting with other believers who can strengthen us through difficult seasons. Whether unresolved hurts, a busy schedule, or fear of vulnerability is keeping you distant from others, God invites you back into meaningful relationships. As we encourage and support one another, we discover that connection is not only something we need to receive but also something we are called to offer. Highlights Why isolation can become an unhealthy habit after seasons of difficulty or disruption What Proverbs 18:1 teaches about withdrawing from others and sound judgment How isolation can pull us away from Christian community, encouragement, and accountability Warning signs that loneliness may be connected to unresolved hurt, busyness, or unhealthy independence Why balancing personal time with God and meaningful relationships with other believers matters How Christians can sharpen, support, and encourage one another through life’s struggles Why reaching out to encourage someone else can help us experience deeper connection and community Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: The Danger of Isolation By Cindi McMenamin Bible Reading: Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;He breaks out against all sound judgment. (Proverbs 18:1 ESV) It was quite the thing to do to isolate from one another during that horrendous year of 2020. We sheltered in place to keep ourselves safe. We kept ourselves away from others to obey governmental authorities. We isolated because, for a time, we couldn’t do anything else. But, during that time, we developed some isolation habits that are likely still holding onto us today. When difficulties arise, or you get hurt by another person, or you become very busy and focused on something and don’t want to be interrupted, it can be natural now to withdraw and shut others out. The wise King Solomon told us in Proverbs 18:1 that isolating is not exercising sound judgment, and, in the NASB, we are told it “quarrels against all sound wisdom.” Look at that verse alongside Solomon’s words in Proverbs 27:17, which tell us: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (NASB). Scripture is telling us it’s not only unwise to isolate oneself, but it’s also dangerous. Isolation or withdrawing from others pulls us away from the body of Christ, where we can be encouraged by other believers, and it leaves us far more vulnerable to the attacks of Satan, who often seeks to first isolate us from other believers and then accuse us and discourage us further. Until recently, I didn’t realize how quickly isolating tendencies can become a habit. I had been pretty independent over the past couple of years as my schedule got busier and my phone and Zoom coaching increased. I was spending less time face-to-face with my friends and more time in front of screens getting my work done or meeting remotely with clients. I was spending less time in my favorite booth at Chick-fil-A listening to others share what’s on their hearts, and more time cultivating my spiritual life apart from the accountability and encouragement from others. And then I went through a health scare, followed by the news that my mother had less than six months to live. Going through difficulties can make you start wondering, Who do I call if I suddenly need a ride to the hospital and my husband isn’t available? and Who is in my life who can help me through this struggle and keep me trusting in my Lord, regardless of my circumstances? You and I weren’t meant to go through life alone. So, when you start feeling lonely or the temptation to isolate from others, it’s an inner alarm that something is off. And it could be: You aren’t cultivating enough friendships in your life. You have some unresolved hurts that are keeping you from opening up with others. You are unknowingly turning people away and living as a “loner.” You’ve been prioritizing productivity over people (this is for the busy person who is lonely and doesn’t know it), and need to find a healthy balance. It could also mean you are further from God than you should be (perhaps not communing with Him daily?), or you have been depending solely on God at the expense of no longer being among other believers. Intersecting Faith & Life: God didn’t intend for us to live in isolation. He created us to live in community. When you are among other believers who can encourage you and hold you up, you can continue to grow spiritually, as well as emotionally. Although God wants to draw us close to His heart through our struggles, we can grow spiritually through a healthy balance of alone time with God and time with other believers in their physical presence. God created us for a relationship with Him and with others who can help us grow, help us experience Him, and help us see Him in ways we couldn’t otherwise. In a recent phone conversation with my Dad, in which he told me about a few opportunities he had to listen to hurting people, I thanked him for being Jesus to the people he interacts with every day. Dad was touched by those words. I realized, after I got off the phone, that he called that day to encourage me, but I was able to encourage him, too. That’s how it works in a family—especially in the family of God. God wants believers sharpening one another, supporting one another, helping one another, and “encouraging one another…all the more as you see the day drawing near” (Hebrews 10:25). If you aren’t experiencing spiritual encouragement and support from your natural family, it is waiting for you in your spiritual family—in the church, what Scripture calls the body (the human hands and feet) of Jesus. And if no one is being Jesus to you, start being Jesus for someone else. That’s often when you begin to feel less isolated and more connected with one another. Further Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 For more on growing closer to God and others, see Cindi’s books: The New Loneliness: Nurturing Meaningful Connections When You Feel Isolated, and The New Loneliness Devotional: 50 Days to a Closer Connection with God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we gather to dedicate our new space, we look back to the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem and how well King Solomon maintained the mission. Our comfort is not in our own success, but in that of Solomon's descendant whose mission was to sacrifice himself for us. We give all glory to God for all his blessings. All rights reserved. Music used by permission under CCLI #1600166, OneLicense #A-709447, and Worshipflow.com. Pre-service music all rights reserved by Koine (koinemusic.com) & Michael Schroeder.

King Solomon expresses his 3000-year-old words with spirit and common sense for us to live and live in the right way. I am reading to you from the Life! Recovery Bible, new living Testament. Please go out there and get yourself one. Thank you.

On the intermediate Shabbat of Sukkot, we read Kohelet - Ecclesiastes - traditionally attributed to King Solomon and one of the Biblical books scholars call Wisdom Literature. Kohelet can be difficult, provocative, and sometimes unsettling. But again and again, Solomon stops us with remarkably practical wisdom about how to live: appreciate what you have while you have it, don't waste the days you are given, and pay attention to the kind of person you are becoming. Today we look closely at several of those verses. None offers a complicated philosophy. Instead, they remind us of truths about life we probably already know - and somehow keep forgetting. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (michael@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

King Solomon expresses his 3000-year-old words with spirit and common sense for us to live and live in the right way. I am reading to you from the Life! Recovery Bible, new living Testament. Please go out there and get yourself one. Thank you.

Old Testament Book of Song of Solomon Summarised in 1 Minute Key Verses Song of Solomon 2:1 & 14- As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, Let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Song of Solomon 8:7 - Many waters can't quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man would give all the wealth of his house for love, he would be utterly scorned. Summary The book of the Song of Solomon tells a love song depicting the wedding of a young shepherdess Shulamite girl to King Solomon. Ii is also a dramatic analogy of Israel as God's soon to be bride, and therefore also the Church as the Bride of the Messiah.

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Discover God's vision for love, sex, and marriage in the Song of Solomon! Explore wisdom, covenant romance, and why King Solomon serves as a foil in Scripture.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Hard News on Friday with Tara Green and Rama Arjuna Mayan Calendar Rituals, the 1999 MLK Trial and a New Beginnings Meditation with Tori Hosts Rainbird, Tara Green and Rama Arjuna mark the autumn equinox with a Mayan calendar reading, revisit the 1999 civil trial over Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, and close with a channeled dialogue and a recorded new-beginnings meditation from guest Tori. Opening Meditation and Mayan Calendar Reading Rainbird opens the broadcast with a slow breathing exercise, inviting listeners into their heart space to gather guides, guardians, totems and ancestors around a virtual council fire. Drumming with a Cimi drum, she calls in the seven galactic directions of the Mayan tradition, chanting "Ah Yum Hunab Ku, Evam Maya, E Ma Ho" and "In Lak'ech Ala K'in." She then reads the Mayan day-count for the coming week, starting with today's Blue Planetary Night, a 10 Akbal, Saturday's Yellow Spectral Seed, Sunday's Red Crystal Serpent, Monday's White Cosmic World-Bridger, and Tuesday's autumn equinox, which opens a new thirteen-day wave of Manik'. She continues through Wednesday's Yellow Lunar Star and Thursday's Red Electric Moon before closing the week with next Friday's White Self-Existing Dog. For each glyph she offers a mantra and urges listeners to release fear, self-doubt, insecurity or stagnation while embracing healing, intuition and unconditional love. She notes a first-quarter moon at 4:44 p.m. Eastern. Listener Support and Weekly Needs Rainbird shifts into the weekly funding appeal, explaining that BBS Radio needs $184 for the Friday program's slot on Station One and directing listeners to bbsradio.com, where the show is listed under the Hard News heading at the 8:00 hour. She promotes Saturday's program on Station Two, The True History/Earth's Destiny of NESARA and Galactic Origins, at the 3:30 hour. She says Tara and Rama need $200 a week for living expenses, plus $510 toward rent due at the start of next month, and gives the PayPal address koran9999@hotmail.com, Rama's email koran999@comcast.net, and a mailing address for Ram D. Berkowitz at a post office box in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. She points listeners to rainbowroundtable.net for updates and a GoFundMe covering Tara and Rama's medical needs. Calling it a season of harvest and fall equinox, she thanks the audience before ceremonially passing a talking stick to Tara and Rama, who greet the "commanders, eagles and angels" listening in. Rama and Tara Open With Palestine, Trump and Mars Rama takes the talking stick and reports sitting in silence with twelve deer, nine crows and two cats at a bird sanctuary before leading a Gayatri mantra for world peace, saying he is closely watching solar flares and the Schumann resonance. He relays a message he attributes to a contact called Rosa from Palestine, describing the story of the twelve tribes, the Lion of Judah and Yeshua's teachings, and asserting that King David and King Solomon were Black. Tara raises news of protests over Donald Trump's actions against the Kennedy Center, and Rama predicts bureaucratic obstacles will stop him tearing it down. He connects the moment to what he calls systemic racism rooted in colonization, comparing it to Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars, which he says the Galactic Federation will not permit, and recounts a story that Noah was "an amphibious starship captain." The pair also discuss Trump's invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Washington, with Rama speculating Xi has contact with "the galactics." Rama's Week of Field Reports Rama reads a string of dated dispatches from September 11 through 17, describing daily visits to Sun Mountain, Abiquiu, the I Am Sanctuary, Aspen Meadows and Moon Mountain, where he sits and walks in circles with deer, crows, ravens, a bobcat and, once, an elk, using the Adi Shakti or Gayatri mantras. He recounts text messages he says arrive from figures he calls the crew, Tom, Mr. X, Lady Nada and Darby O'Dowd, describing a glowing Glastonbury Tor, tectonic and magnetic shifts, and singing stones at Orkney in Scotland. Reports attributed to the poppy lady and Rosa from Palestine describe a collapsing healthcare system in Gaza and unverified claims that Benjamin Netanyahu received bribes from Jeffrey Epstein. The dispatches also mention an International Peace Tower due to be lit in Reykjavik, Iceland on October 8, John Lennon's birthday, and Darby O'Dowd's line that he gets his news "from the stars." Each entry closes with the phrase "blaze the violet fire." Tara's Look Back at the King Assassination Trial Tara turns to a report on what she calls the only trial ever held over the death of Martin Luther King Jr., a civil case decided in Memphis in December 1999 that she says mainstream media covered only briefly. She describes Coretta Scott King saying she felt vindicated by the jury's finding that her husband was killed as part of a conspiracy rather than by a lone gunman, and quotes King family attorney William Pepper, author of The Plot to Kill King, saying the jury heard evidence that "exonerated James Earl Ray." Tara also reads comments attributed to the couple's son, Dexter King, calling the verdict bittersweet but ultimately liberating. She stresses that the verdict does not, in her telling, implicate Ray in the killing, pushing back on what she calls competing spins. As the segment closes, Tara and Rama read out the conference-call number and PIN for listeners who want to continue the conversation off air. Channeling Mother and Tori's New Beginnings Meditation Tara and Rama invoke Saint Germain and the violet flame to open a channeled dialogue with a presence they address as Mother, voiced through Rama. Mother touches on Martin Luther King's "promised land," the depths of the Mariana Trench, beluga whales lost to fishing nets, and people she says are "going over the rainbow" as their bodies adjust to incoming energies, while warning that Congress may soon be recalled over unfinished business. Rama and Tara close the invocation with a chant of "Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh, Adonai Tzva'ot." They then introduce a recorded guided meditation from a presenter named Tori, titled Releasing What Has Been, Receiving What Is Coming, built around the recent eclipse series, the violet flame and the "I Am" presence, leading listeners through breathing and visualization to release old patterns and open to new beginnings. Afterward, Tara and Rama thank their audience and pass the talking stick back to Rainbird, who closes the broadcast with thanks to Mother and Tori.

In I beg to differ I add my spin on King Solomon at His best, He brings us results of words that causes change in our lives for the good.

In this message, Pastor Noel addresses how believers should navigate seasons of life when things are actually going remarkably well. Drawing from 1 Kings 4 and 5, he explores King Solomon's golden age of peace and prosperity while highlighting the subtle danger of forgetting God in times of ease and missing the compromises beneath the surface. He challenges listeners to use good seasons as intentional opportunities for rest, gratitude, and reflection rather than drifting into spiritual complacency. Ultimately, he points out that temporary earthly blessings serve as a small preview of the perfect, permanent kingdom Jesus promises to bring.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

Most of us want to live well. We want good relationships, peace in our decisions, and fewer regrets—but nobody really teaches us how to do that. That's where the book of Proverbs comes in. Proverbs isn't a story and it's not a list of religious rules. It's God's wisdom for real life. It talks about how we use our words, how we choose friends, how we handle money, anger, work, and temptation. Written mainly by King Solomon—one of the wisest people who ever lived—Proverbs was designed to train people, especially the young, in how life actually works. Proverbs shows us there are two paths we can walk: the way of wisdom or the way of foolishness. And the choices we make on those paths shape the lives we end up living. For the next 31 weeks we are going to study every chapter, every word and every truth that flows from the Book of Proverbs. There will be a few breaks through the next 31 weeks for stand alone messages, but by the end of 2026 our hope is that you walk in the ways of the wise and live well.

As we begin studying the book of Ecclesiastes, Pastor Glenn Lawson expounds upon King Solomon's writings, focusing on the inability of worldly goals and successes to bring true satisfaction into the hearts of people.

Sr. Pastor A. A. Jackson shared this message live at RACC on 9/13/26.  It is based mainly on I Kings 3:7-9 and James 1:5. The Spirit of God is challenging us all to pray like King Solomon prayed in I Kings 3:9, “Give your servant a discerning heart.” The message outlines ways the Spirit can […] The post Living by Godly Wisdom appeared first on Realm of Agape Christian Church.

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Discover the wisdom and reign of King Solomon. Journey through ancient Israel as we explore Solomon's ascension to the throne, his famous prayer for wisdom, and God's abundant blessings. Learn how Solomon's God-given discernment manifested in his just rulings, including the iconic judgment between two mothers. Delve into the golden age of Israel, marked by unprecedented prosperity, international recognition, and the beginning of construction of the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem. Uncover fascinating details about Solomon's wealth, his 3,000 proverbs, and how his wisdom drew visitors from around the world. Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgWant to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://biblin...

King Solomon had unmatched wealth, 3,000 proverbs, and all the pleasures mortality could buy—yet in the end, he wrestled with the haunting realization that worldly pursuits are nothing but "vanity of vanities." If you've ever felt cynical, burned out by work, or wondered where true purpose is found, the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament holds the eternal answers you need. Summary: In this episode, we study Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, examining the contrast between the actionable principles of Proverbs and the raw, existential realism of Ecclesiastes. Moving through practical daily adages, profound philosophical dilemmas, and ancient love poetry, we uncover what it truly means to "get wisdom" and build a life anchored in God. The Foundation of Knowledge: We analyze Proverbs 1–3, learning why the "fear of the Lord" is the true starting point of understanding, and what it means to trust God rather than leaning on our own limited perspective. Personified Wisdom: We explore the voice of "Mother Wisdom" (Sophia) in Proverbs 8–9, discovering her premortal presence alongside the Creator and her open invitation to feast at her table. The Strength of Womanhood: We deconstruct Proverbs 31, moving past cultural stereotypes to celebrate a woman of strength, entrepreneurship, wisdom, and charity who honors the Lord. The Preacher's Crisis: We walk through the "scriptural pessimism" of Ecclesiastes 1–11, testing pleasure, wealth, popularity, and intellectual accomplishment to see why none of them can satisfy the eternal soul. A Time for Every Purpose: We study the rhythmic seasons of life in Ecclesiastes 3, finding peace in the Swedish concept of lagom ("just the right amount") and learning to do our daily homework while leaving the exam grades to God. The Whole Duty of Man: We arrive at the climax of Ecclesiastes 12:13—"Fear God, and keep his commandments"—and discover how the Song of Solomon points our deepest devotions toward the pure love of Jesus Christ. Call-to-Action: In Proverbs 3:5–6, we are invited to acknowledge God in all our ways so He can direct our paths. In what area of your life are you currently tempted to lean on your own understanding instead of trusting the Lord? Share your thoughts and favorite proverbs in the comments below! To keep your spiritual foundations deep and "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to Proverbs 9:34 The Beginning of Wisdom (chp. 1-2) 21:36 Trust in the Lord (3) 36:03 Choosing the Right Woman (4-5) 45:23 Ants, Deadly Sins, & Rivers of Fire (6-7) 59:29 Sophia as Mother in Heaven (8) 1:16:17 Wisdom Compared to Foolishness (10-12) 1:29:14 Riches, Pride, Goals, Children, & Strife (13-15) 1:44:11 Hearts, Highways, Self-Discipline, Friends, & Fools (16-18) 1:57:58 Gifts, Loans, Parenting, Wine, Work, & Deep Water (19-20) 2:12:41 Peace, Generosity, Consecration, & Conservatism (21-22) 2:22:54 Deceitful Meat, Alcoholism, Adversity, & Sweetness (23-24) 2:34:40 Hot Coals & Cold Water, to Mock or Not to Mock (25-27) 2:48:53 Wickedness, Repentance, Leadership, & Contentment (28-30) 2:59:17 A Virtuous Woman (31) 3:23:00 Introduction to Ecclesiastes 3:35:51 All Is Vanity 3:48:23 To Everything There Is a Season 3:56:24 No Escape from the Grave 4:03:23 Open Your Ears More than Your Mouth 4:12:09 What's the Point? 4:23:07 No Labor in the Grave 4:33:46 The Conclusion of the Whole Matter 4:39:30 Song of Solomon 4:46:37 A Song of Love 5:01:22 Fair as the Moon, Clear as the Sun 5:07:00 Conclusion

The Butterfly That Stamped by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Rudyard Kipling's warm, funny Just So Story The Butterfly That Stamped, read slowly and gently for sleep and insomnia relief. Kipling wrote the Just So Stories specifically as bedtime tales, to be told "just so," word for word, until his own daughter drifted off to sleep — which makes this collection some of the most naturally calming listening in the whole Books at Bedtime strand, also known as Coffee Break for the Soul, from the Calming Anxiety podcast.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 (iPhone). Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows the wise King Solomon, his 999 quarrelsome queens, his beloved and clever Queen Balkis, and one very small, very boastful butterfly who claims he can make the whole palace vanish with a single stamp of his foot. Gentle, playful, and quietly wise about marriage and pride, it's an easy, unhurried listen for falling asleep, insomnia, or quieting an anxious mind at the end of the day. First published in 1902 in the collection Just So Stories for Little Children, Rudyard Kipling's The Butterfly That Stamped is in the public domain worldwide (Kipling died in 1936); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode joins the Just So Stories already in the Books at Bedtime strand — How the Whale Got His Throat, The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo, The Elephant's Child, How the Leopard Got His Spots, How the Camel Got His Hump, The Cat That Walked by Himself, and The Beginning of the Armadillos — alongside Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Kate Chopin, and longer serialised reads including Alice in Wonderland, The Time Machine, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

1 Kings 11 reveals the tragic turning point in the life of King Solomon—and the beginning of the division of the Kingdom of Israel. After receiving unparalleled wisdom, wealth, and glory, Solomon's divided heart led him down a path of spiritual compromise that would ultimately change the future of Israel. In this chapter of Prophets of Israel Daily, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore the painful lessons, powerful warnings, and enduring hope found in one of the most consequential chapters in the Book of Kings. In this chapter: • Solomon's divided heart and foreign alliances • The danger of spiritual compromise • Solomon's pagan shrines and the Mount of Corruption • Hadad, Rezon, Jeroboam, and the enemies raised against Solomon • Ahijah's torn garment and the coming division of Israel • The lamp of David, Jerusalem, and God's promise of hope The question of 1 Kings 11 is deeply personal: Is my heart still shalem—whole? Solomon's story warns us how easily seemingly reasonable compromises can pull us away from God. Yet even in judgment, the lamp is still burning. From the hills of Judea to the streets of Jerusalem, we are witnessing the return of Israel to its Land and the enduring faithfulness of God's promises.

In this message, Pastor Jordan walks through 1 Kings 3 to contrast human desires with God's design for true leadership and wisdom. While the world often seeks wealth, status, or self-sufficiency, King Solomon asks God for a receptive heart and discernment to serve others well. True wisdom reveals our deep dependence on God and points those around us back to Him. Living wisely means surrendering our lives to King Jesus—the ultimate source of wisdom—and allowing His love to transform how we care for others.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

In this message, Pastor James examines 1 Kings 3 to reveal how God grants King Solomon an understanding and discerning heart to lead His people. While the world often pursues long life, wealth, or power, Solomon chooses wisdom—a posture of teachability, humility, and obedience before God. The message emphasizes that true wisdom is actively cultivated through immersion in God's Word and reliance on the Holy Spirit. In the end, living wisely centers on surrendering to Jesus Christ, placing our trust in Him, and actively sharing His truth with others.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

In this message, Hezekiah shares a thought-provoking look at King Solomon's story in 1 Kings 3 to examine what Biblical wisdom truly means. While Solomon could have asked God for anything, he specifically requested a receptive heart to lead and serve others well. True wisdom goes beyond head knowledge or self-sufficiency, revealing our deep need for God and drawing us closer into His presence. Ultimately, Hezekiah emphasizes that living a wise life means surrendering our lives to Jesus and serving the people around us.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

What did the Queen of Sheba discover when she traveled across the desert to meet King Solomon? In 1 Kings Chapter 10, she comes to Israel seeking wisdom and after seeing Solomon's kingdom with her own eyes, she declares: “The half was not told me.” In this chapter of Prophets of Israel Daily, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore one of the most extraordinary chapters in the Book of Kings. The Queen of Sheba's journey to Jerusalem reveals a powerful vision of Israel, the nations, Torah wisdom, and the future redemption promised throughout the Bible. In chapter you'll learn: • Why did the Queen of Sheba travel across the desert to meet King Solomon? • What does it mean that she came “concerning the Name of Hashem”? • The surprising connection between the Queen of Sheba and Solomon's prayer for the nations at the dedication of the Temple. • Why was the Queen of Sheba left breathless after seeing Jerusalem and Solomon's ascent to the House of God? • “The half was not told me” — why the reality of Israel exceeded everything she had heard. • The prophetic vision of the nations coming to Israel to seek the wisdom of God. • Why Solomon's wisdom was described as wisdom placed in his heart—not simply intelligence or knowledge. • The nations bringing their unique gifts to Jerusalem and turning them into praise. • What Isaiah's vision of a House of Prayer for all nations means for Jews and non-Jews today. • The danger hidden within success, wealth, and abundance. • Why “silver like stones” became a warning about taking blessings for granted. • How the greatness of Solomon's kingdom contained the seeds of its future downfall. • What 1 Kings Chapter 10 reveals about Israel, the nations, redemption, and the prophetic future.

Most of us want to live well. We want good relationships, peace in our decisions, and fewer regrets—but nobody really teaches us how to do that. That's where the book of Proverbs comes in. Proverbs isn't a story and it's not a list of religious rules. It's God's wisdom for real life. It talks about how we use our words, how we choose friends, how we handle money, anger, work, and temptation. Written mainly by King Solomon—one of the wisest people who ever lived—Proverbs was designed to train people, especially the young, in how life actually works. Proverbs shows us there are two paths we can walk: the way of wisdom or the way of foolishness. And the choices we make on those paths shape the lives we end up living. For the next 31 weeks we are going to study every chapter, every word and every truth that flows from the Book of Proverbs. There will be a few breaks through the next 31 weeks for stand alone messages, but by the end of 2026 our hope is that you walk in the ways of the wise and live well.

We all make plans for our lives. We dream about the career we’ll have, the relationships we’ll build, the family we’ll create, and the goals we’ll accomplish. And when those plans fall apart despite our best efforts, the disappointment can be profound. Unanswered prayers, unexpected detours, and unfulfilled dreams can leave us wondering whether we missed God’s plan or whether He is doing something we simply cannot see yet. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us that while we may have many plans, it is ultimately the Lord’s purpose that prevails. That truth can be both challenging and comforting. Our perspective is limited, but God sees the entire picture. A path that feels like a setback may actually be His redirection, and a dream that doesn’t come to pass may make room for something He knows is better. When our plans don't unfold the way we imagined, we can look back at God's faithfulness, surrender our expectations, and trust that His purpose is still at work. Highlights Why unmet expectations and unfulfilled dreams can be so difficult to process What Proverbs 19:21 teaches about our plans versus God’s purpose Why our limited perspective makes it difficult to understand God’s direction How unexpected detours can become opportunities to trust God more deeply The importance of looking back at how God has redirected your path in the past How surrendering our plans can help us embrace God’s purpose for our lives Encouragement to trust that God’s design for your life is good, even when the path looks different than expected Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Prevailing PurposeBy Megan J. Conner Bible Reading:“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” - Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) I don’t know about you, but I love a good plan. There is something so satisfying about witnessing dreams or goals become reality. Even better when you feel a sense of accomplishment as they are fulfilled. Perhaps you spent years researching, studying, preparing, praying, and planning for your future. Then the day finally arrived! All your patience and hard work paid off. You received the diploma, started the new job, married the mate of your dreams, or filled that final seat at the family dining room table. What an incredible feeling! You planned, you pursued, you sacrificed, you worked, you waited… and the desires of your heart became reality. Like the last puzzle piece fitting perfectly into place, the framework you designed produced your anticipated outcome. Sounds incredible, right? But how many of us can say our picture-perfect ideas have become reality? If your life has been anything like mine, I would speculate that things haven’t always worked out as planned. Maybe you prearranged, pursued, worked, and then overworked, struggled, dug deep, fell down, and then pulled yourself back up by your bootstraps, adamantly refusing to give up on the vision you saw for your future. Yet despite your passionate efforts, it simply was not to be. Unmet expectations or unfulfilled longings can be disappointing, frustrating, and for some, even devastating. Where then can we find comfort or gain understanding when our dreams are dashed? Today’s scripture comes to us from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is believed to be written by King Solomon, David’s son, who succeeded him as the next ruler. Solomon was known worldwide for his sage wisdom. In the opening chapter of Proverbs, the writer shares the purpose of his communication. “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young…” - Prov. 1:1-4 (NIV) Solomon clearly communicates that the purpose of these writings is to help others gain insight and knowledge. He is not trying to boast or grandstand; his goal is to teach. Solomon concludes his introduction with a powerful reminder that the true origin of all wisdom is the Lord when he states, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” (Prov. 1:7, NIV). If we truly long for insight and understanding, God is the only source. He is not only the founder of all knowledge, but He sees what we don’t see. He understands what we fail to comprehend. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts,” (Isa. 5:8-9, NIV). Our vision for our own lives is limited, at times, maybe even flawed. We are mortal beings. We reside in a framework designed by the Creator of the Universe. With such limited human understanding, it is impossible for us to accurately measure our lives and their meanings. As such, the plans and pursuits we select for ourselves may not be what God would choose. Like the potter who looks at a lump of clay and sees the masterpiece it will become, our Lord recognizes the vessel He is creating in each of us. He crafted us in our mother’s womb, uniquely different and for His good pleasure (Ps. 139:13). We can trust that His design for us is good. He has a prevailing purpose for each and every one of us. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” - Prov. 19:21 (NIV) Intersecting Faith & Life: Have you felt like the plans you had for your own life were thwarted? If so, did your unmet expectations prompt disappointment and heartache, or were you able to recognize God was working for good on your behalf? Take some time today to look back upon your life and identify the times when you clearly thought your life was going to go one way, yet the Lord diverted your path. How does recognizing His direction in past circumstances help you to trust in His will for your future? Further Reading:Isaiah 5:8-13Psalm 139:13-18 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In honor of the late, great Tim Curry, Your Stupid Minds covers 1995's Congo, also starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Ernie Hudson, and Joe Don Baker. Charlie Travis (Bruce Campbell) discovers some magic diamonds in Zaire that they can use for satellite space lasers, but he's attacked by what may or may not be killer apes. His evil dad and TraviCom CEO R.B. Travis (Baker), who's a jerk and only cares about money, sends his ex-fiancee Karen (Linney) to go save him, but mostly to get those precious diamonds. Karen hitches a ride with primatologist Peter Elliott (Walsh), who's traveling to Africa to release Amy (Lola Noh), his gorilla research subject, back into the wild. Dylan taught Amy sign language, which allows her to speak with the use of a talking robot glove thing. His expedition is funded by Romanian philanthropist Herkermer Homolka (Curry), who's using the ape to find the lost mine of King Solomon. Upon arriving in Africa, an active coup causes the team to go on the run, led by mercenary Monroe Kelly (Hudson). The movie tries to figure out which plotline to pursue first, but luckily they all end up in the same place: the mines. It turns out Charlie WAS killed by apes. Not nice apes like Amy, but mean apes that the mine workers trained to guard the diamonds. Can the team survive? Does this magic laser have ape-cutting abilities? You'll have to listen to find out!

Ecclesiastes is unlike any other book in the Bible. The wise King Solomon shares his experiences about life under the sun, struggle, vanity, and the purpose of life. Even here, we can see pointers to Jesus Christ. 

In this message, Noel examines Psalm 72 to explore what it means to lead with godly influence, integrity, and power. Drawing from King Solomon's prayer for righteous leadership, he highlights how true authority should serve as a refreshing, life-giving force that protects the vulnerable and reflects God's justice. Noel ultimately reminds listeners that while human leaders inevitably fall short, Jesus is the perfect King who fulfills every standard of righteousness and grace.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

Recall that in our timeline of Judah's kings the most recent king was Ahaz, who proved to be the most evil in king in Judah's history up until that time. He not only worshipped other gods, but sacrificed his children to them as an act of pagan worship. When his son Hezekiah comes to power, he literally cleans house, restoring the temple of the Lord so that all Israel could be called back to worship the God of their ancestors. The priests and the Levites are called upon to consecrate themselves for worship, and they do everything by the book. When the temple has been made ready, they celebrate the Passover early because the people had not done so in a long time. Scripture records that nothing like this has happened since the days of King Solomon. 2 Chronicles 29 - 1:06 . 2 Chronicles 30 - 9:49 . 2 Chronicles 31 - 16:08 . Psalm 146 - 21:09 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

In a world consumed by economic turmoil, fading morality, and overwhelming fear, how can believers remain grounded and secure? Servant Marcia delivers an urgent teaching on what it truly means to be wise in the days of Noah. Drawing deep parallels between ancient scripture and today's headlines, this message reveals how you can build a personal, spiritual sanctuary of divine protection and step into your role as a bearer of God's light in dark times. -- In an era dominated by the pursuit of wealth and material success, King Solomon's ancient wisdom in Ecclesiastes reminds us that worldly gain without God is ultimate vanity. -- Noah stood as a model of righteousness, wisdom, and obedience, building an ark of safety despite public ridicule, hostility, and widespread perversion. -- Just as God set apart the land of Goshen to supernaturally protect the Israelites from the plagues of Egypt, He promises to shield His faithful people today. -- Modern-day Goshen is not merely a physical location, but a spiritual atmosphere cultivated within your heart and home through prayer, worship, fasting, and intimate fellowship with the Lord. -- True biblical wisdom equips believers to reject fear, build unwavering faith, and actively fulfill the Great Commission by winning souls in perilous times. Scriptures for Further Study -- Genesis 6:5-8 -- Exodus 8:22-23 -- Proverbs 2:6 -- Proverbs 3:13 -- Proverbs 4:7 -- Proverbs 9:10 -- Proverbs 10:1-5 -- Proverbs 11:30 -- Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 -- Matthew 28:18-20 -- 2 Timothy 3:1-5 -- 2 Peter 2:5 +++++++ We have begun building a new website which you can see here: https://www.noahdays.org/

Ever wondered the secret to marriages that last 60 years? I heard about an elderly couple celebrating their diamond anniversary who shared their story: On their honeymoon at the Grand Canyon, the wife's mule stumbled, and she said calmly to the animal, “That's once.” When it stumbled again, she said, “That's twice.” The third time, she got off and shot the mule right between the eyes. When her husband asked why, she looked him in the eyes and said, “That's once”—and they never had another major disagreement! While there's humor in that story, the truth is that God desires for everyone who gets married to truly live happily ever after. When two people get married, it's God's will for that marriage to be a happy union instead of a civil war. He wants every marriage to end in celebration, not separation, enjoying marriage, not enduring it. That's why God's Word gives us a marriage example through an old love song: It's King Solomon's Song of Songs. In this book, you find the four essential keys to building a marriage that lasts.

Most of us want to live well. We want good relationships, peace in our decisions, and fewer regrets—but nobody really teaches us how to do that. That's where the book of Proverbs comes in. Proverbs isn't a story and it's not a list of religious rules. It's God's wisdom for real life. It talks about how we use our words, how we choose friends, how we handle money, anger, work, and temptation. Written mainly by King Solomon—one of the wisest people who ever lived—Proverbs was designed to train people, especially the young, in how life actually works. Proverbs shows us there are two paths we can walk: the way of wisdom or the way of foolishness. And the choices we make on those paths shape the lives we end up living. For the next 31 weeks we are going to study every chapter, every word and every truth that flows from the Book of Proverbs. There will be a few breaks through the next 31 weeks for stand alone messages, but by the end of 2026 our hope is that you walk in the ways of the wise and live well.

How Leaders Lose Their Way is a powerful and reflective exploration of the pitfalls that can send leaders off course—drawing lessons from the life of King Solomon and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. This book serves as a cautionary tale, equipping leaders to recognize personal and spiritual drift while providing actionable steps to maintain their mission-focused leadership. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

What would you ask for if God told you, “Ask, what shall I give you?” King Solomon was given that extraordinary opportunity and his answer reveals something profound about wisdom, leadership, and what it truly means to live a guided life. In 1 Kings Chapter 3, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel discover why Solomon didn't ask for wealth, power, or long life, but for a “listening heart” (לֵב שֹׁמֵעַ) and why that request pleased Hashem. In 1 Kings Chapter 3 learn: -Solomon's remarkable request: Why did the young king ask Hashem for a “listening heart” rather than riches or power? -The meaning of Shema: What does Solomon's request for a heart that can hear teach us about שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל — “Hear, O Israel”? -Wisdom and leadership: Why true wisdom isn't simply knowledge, but the ability to listen, discern, and make decisions with an open heart. -The famous judgment of Solomon: How did Solomon uncover the truth when two mothers both claimed the same living child? -The Solomon principle: Why pursuing what is truly essential can bring blessings we never even asked for.

Link to the full podcast:https://youtu.be/dGY675fJKOM?si=CN-uySERVmitIAae You're still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what's really working... and what's quietly wearing you out. It's free!https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Description:Ryan Franklin examines King Solomon's life as a powerful example of how spiritual drift develops through small, gradual compromises rather than a single act of rebellion. He explains how success, influence, and self-reliance can slowly replace dependence on God, leading even the wisest leaders off course. Ryan encourages leaders to recognize that lasting wisdom comes from daily communion with God and emphasizes that consistent spiritual practices are essential for maintaining discernment and preventing drift.Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan's productivity):Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvmBlue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook Connect with Ryan:Email: info@ryanfranklin.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org  Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com  #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us Fan Mail

A surrogate baby was saved after the woman refused to abort him because of a heart condition. Now, the intended parents are suing her for $100,000.McKenna West was carrying a baby as a surrogate when she learned he had a serious—but treatable—heart defect. The intended parents asked her to have an abortion, but McKenna couldn't go through with it. She fled to Texas to protect him.Baby Gabriel was born on August 12 and has already undergone his first life-saving surgery. But he still has two more surgeries ahead of him. Meanwhile, McKenna is fighting a custody battle and a $100,000 lawsuit for allegedly breaking her surrogacy contract by refusing to abort the baby.What does this heartbreaking case reveal about the dangers of commercial surrogacy? What happens when a human life becomes the subject of a contract? And what can Christians learn from the story of King Solomon and the two women who claimed the same baby?On today's episode, Brent, Kim, and Michaella discuss McKenna's courageous decision to protect Baby Gabriel, the troubling questions surrounding surrogacy, and why Texas lawmakers may need to take action to protect mothers and children.Please pray for Baby Gabriel, his health and upcoming surgeries, McKenna, and everyone involved in this case.

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comIn this 2014 segment from the Bases 37 interviews (conducted by Miles Johnston in Broadstairs, Kent), Max Spiers discusses alleged occult and programming elements within the music industry.  He connects pop music and celebrity culture to bloodline rituals, referencing Aleister Crowley's unfinished work at Boleskine House, the 72 demons associated with King Solomon, energy grids, and portals. Spiers claims the industry harvests individuals from specific bloodlines for ritual purposes, citing examples involving Bob Geldof, the death of Peaches Geldof, and Michael Hutchence. He references James Casbolt's list of “endangered” people and links these themes to broader claims of satanic networks, Live Aid symbolism, NHS tracking, and Project Oak Tree.  The conversation also covers reptilian/inner-earth influences (including the Rothschild family as intermediaries), the Black Sun, Montauk-related time travel, crystal skulls, reincarnation cycles tied to the precession of the equinoxes, and Spiers' own reported super-soldier experiences (implants, DNA aspects, and early trauma). The interviewer interjects frequently. The segment ends with comments on shifting planetary forces and a possible reset.  This is one extracted portion of the larger multi-part Bases 37 series.

What are you passing down that the next generation is picking up? Our life's worship should be a pursuit of the presence of God that inspires the next generation. Pastor Heath teaches on the prophetic praise of three key worship leaders from King David and King Solomon's reign, whose influence spanned for generations of their children. Embers of Worship: Prophets and Kings Series Pastor Heath Harris

What happens when someone tries to make himself king but God has already chosen the true king? Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel discuss the battle for Israel's throne and reveal powerful lessons about King Solomon, King David, leadership, humility, and divine calling. - Adonijah vs. Solomon: Two radically different approaches to claiming the throne. - The Coronation at Gihon: Why Solomon is anointed beside flowing water. - David's Final Act: Bathsheba and Nathan awaken David to his responsibility—and his power to act. - Teshuva & Redemption: David's greatest failure, his return to God, and what Solomon's rise teaches us about Mashiach ben David and our role in bringing redemption.

The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual strength lies in mastering one's inner emotions rather than pursuing external achievements. Drawing from Proverbs 16:32 and the example of King Solomon, it argues that self-control is the foundation for any lasting ministry or personal victory. The message challenges listeners to own their feelings and apply God's promises to regulate their reactions in daily life. It highlights that without this private discipline, individuals remain vulnerable to sin and spiritual defeat. Ultimately, the text asserts that divine grace, not mere willpower, enables believers to yield their spirit to God's leading.

In our last episode we read about King Ahaz, one of the most evil and unfaithful kings in Judah's history. He not only worshipped other gods, but sacrificed his children to them ass an act of pagan worship. When his son Hezekiah comes to power, he literally cleans house, restoring the temple of the Lord so that all Israel could be called back to worship the God of their ancestors. The priests and the Levites are called upon to consecrate themselves for worship, and they do everything by the book. When the temple has been made ready, they celebrate the Passover early because the people had not done so in a long time. Scripture records that nothing like this has happened since the days of King Solomon. 2 Chronicles 29 - 1:11 .  2 Chronicles 30 - 9:59 .  Isaiah 9 - 16:40 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Our friend had a medical procedure to repair what the doctor called "a hole in her heart." Then he told her that everyone is born with a hole in their heart. That got my attention. Really? I called a longtime friend of mine who is a highly experienced and respected heart surgeon. He told me that before we are born, there's a hole that is this passageway for blood to enter our pre-natal heart. In most people, and I'm glad I'm most people, the hole heals up within a few days after birth. But for a few, it doesn't go away, and it really needs to be repaired. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Hole in Your Heart." So everyone is born with a hole in their heart. Not just physically, but spiritually. But unlike that physical hole in your heart, the spiritual one doesn't go away unless you let the greatest physician of all fill that hole. That spiritual hole in our heart keeps letting us know that it's there through the loneliness that no relationship seems to remove. The emptiness that never goes away for very long, no matter what we do to fill up our life. The "what's it all for?" questions about life that make everything seem so ultimately meaningless. It's like there's this voice inside us that seems to be saying, "Something's missing." We keep thinking the next relationship will be what we're missing, or the next thrill, or the next accomplishment, the next spiritual experience, the next "toy," the next milestone. But every time we get to the top of the hill we think has what we've been looking for, we find there's another hill to climb. After a while, we assume that this hollowness inside, this hole in our heart is just how it is. The Bible describes King Solomon as the richest and wisest man of his time. And he had the resources to do it all. Here's his conclusion: "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind." But just accepting that hole in your heart is ultimately deadly. It needs to be treated. It needs to be healed by the only One big enough to fill that hole in your heart; the God who made you to belong to Him. The brilliant physicist Blaise Pascal concluded that "inside every man is a God-shaped vacuum." The hole in your heart is there to tell you that you really need God and that He isn't there because of something that makes it impossible for God to live there - all the sinning you and I have done; all the wrong things. Until that's forgiven and removed, the God you were made for has to remain outside. In John 4:13-14, our word for today from the Word of God, Jesus is at a well, talking with a woman who has tried to fill the hole in her heart with one relationship after another. Jesus says to her, and to you, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst ... the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Wow, those words, "Thirsty again" - that's the hole in our heart. "Never thirst" - well, that's the hole in our heart finally filled as Jesus erases every sin of your life with His amazing forgiveness. He can do that because He did all the dying for all the sinning you've ever done. It's paid for. Which means your heart can be clean today and the God of the universe can finally move in; your lifetime search over. But you have to reach out to Jesus. You've got to tell Him that you're done driving your life, and that you're trusting completely in His death for your sin. Would you tell Him today, "Jesus, you made me. You've got me. You paid for me with your life on the cross. I'm yours." He's alive. He walked out of his grave. He can walk into your life right now. You know, there's great information about how to be sure you belong to Him at our website. I want you to see it, check it out today. It's ANewStory.com. Haven't you lived long enough without the One you were made for. You don't have to live without Him one more day.

Worship at the new temple has been established and the people of Israel begin to worship the Lord with renewed vigor and zeal. The Lord honors their worship and continues to love His people by providing for them and protecting them. King Solomon's wisdom and wealth become known across the ancient world, and royalty from nearby nations come to seek his counsel and insight. Ironically, Solomon's wisdom is not passed on to his son, Rehoboam, as one of his first decrees runs in direct contradiction to the council of elders. By trusting his friends more than the advice of wise men with experience, Rehoboam serves as a catalyst for division. 2 Chronicles 9 - 1:09 .  2 Chronicles 10 - 8:09 .  2 Chronicles 11 - 12:04 .  2 Chronicles 12 - 16:15 .  Isaiah 3 - 19:49 .  Isaiah 4 - 23:55 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest places, if you look at it right. And if you get confused, just listen to the music play. This week, resident Deadheads Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Felix Contreras help host Robin Hilton hear what he's been missing in the music of the Grateful Dead.Are you a Deadhead? Share your memories about the Grateful Dead and we may include them in a big series about the band we're launching Aug. 1.Support the show with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgFeatured songs:(00:00) Intro and “King Solomon's Marbles”(08:54) “China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider” Alpine Valley, WI 7.17.89(11:03) “Help On the Way / Slipknot / Franklin's Tower”(16:39) “Ripple”(23:34) “Morning Dew (Europe ‘72)”(26:17) “I Shall Be Released (Live)” (30:05) “Black Muddy River”(31:34) “One More Saturday Night”(32:09) “Sunrise”(33:21) “Shady Grove”(39:14) “Birdsong”(41:45) “Uncle John's Band”See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is possible to use the gifts, use the opportunities...and lose your heart. King Solomon asked God for an understanding heart, and he was blessed with incredible wisdom. So how did he end so poorly? He did remarkable things, but he failed to do the ordinary things. Mass Readings from July 26, 2026: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130)Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52