Special needs individuals can feel like there isn’t a place for them. King David reminds us why we need to give everyone a seat at the table. From 2 Samuel 9.

Life is full of hardships and Christians aren’t immune. King Abijah and Asa remind us in the midst of the troubles to call on his name for deliverance. From 2 Chronicles 13-16

As the kingdom passes from Solomon to Rehoboam, things don’t go so smoothly. Poor decisions and bad counsel lead to a civil war. Yet God isn’t limited by inept leaders. He still works out his plan for good and is still in control. From 2 Chronicles 10-11.

As Solomon constructs a beautiful temple to reflect God’s glory, he offers a prayer of dedication that trusts God will hear the prayers offered because he is a covenant-keeping God. For believers in Jesus, we have something even better than a temple. From 2 Chronicles 5-6.

As Solomon ascends the throne of David, his first act is to go to a place of worship. His heart for God then frames his request for wisdom. How does your heart for worship frame your requests of God? From 2 Chronicles 1.

As 1 Chronicles comes to a close, David has a heart to leave legacy that will honor the God that has done so much for him. Although David won’t get to enjoy it himself, he is passing on something bigger than himself to the next generation.

David makes a sinful choice that brings devastating consequences. Yet he humbles himself and leans in to the mercy of God. On that spot David builds an altar. In your desperation God is inviting you into his mercy. Mark that spot with worship! From 1 Chronicles 21.

The heart of God is an adoptive heart to welcome us into his family. For decades Agape of Central Alabama has been helping vulnerable and orphaned children find permanency in safe, nurturing families. Today we celebrate a powerful story of one of our own who knows more than anyone the power of adoption.

A few decades before David assumes the throne, a devastating event occurs when the ark is captured. David, the new king, has a heart to reconnect the glory of God to the people of God. He makes some mistakes along the way, but he learns holiness opens the door to worship. From 1 Chronicles 13-15.

All of our stories have beautiful and difficult parts. Israel’s was no different. First Chronicles begins a narrative with a king who was unfaithful and rejected. But our story isn’t about rejection, but acceptance, because of our Faithful King–Jesus. From 1 Chronicles 10.