In 1 Kings 11-16, we see Israel become increasingly unsettled and eventually divided. We find many examples of failed kings and prophets as they abandon God (and some who don’t). We also discover that God is uncompromising both in his character and pursuit of his people. This section starts a trajectory of generations who mostly live in a “compromised community.” The core issue isn’t necessarily the leader, but rather the idols that are promoted or ignored within that community. We all have to face idols and attachments

Solomon, in the Bible, is a confusing figure. He's the richest man in the world, builds the first temple in Jerusalem, dedicates it to God, and also has 700 wives and 300 concubines. So, is he a good guy or a bad guy? Listen to find out more.

In 1 Kings, God grants Solomon a wish. Solomon chooses to ask for wisdom rather than health or wealth or prosperity, and it delights God to give it to him. If God granted you a wish, what would you ask for? Would it be wisdom? And if you received it, would simply recieving wisdom make a difference in your life?

1 and 2 Kings is a divinely-inspired account of what happens when we reject God. As we jump into these two books of the Bible, it's important to consider what decisions were made early on that end up leading the Israelites towards destruction. Listen to find out more.

What did the angels bring to Jesus on the night he was born? They worshipped him. And then they went back to heaven, and they've been worshipping him ever since. In fact, they always will be. What does God want from us this Christmas? Could it be as simple as... our worship?

During a very busy time of the year, Mary and Joseph forgot Jesus in Jerusalem when he was 12 years old. Right now, we're in a very busy time of the year. It is possible that we, too, have forgotten Jesus?

Has there been a time in your life that you've felt like you were in a wilderness? Do you feel like you're in one now? Why does God allow us to go through those? Does He ever intentionally take us into them?

Who you say Jesus is? A nice man? A good teacher? An important figure? Or God in the flesh? The Savior of the World? This is the most important question a human faces in their life.

Every good thing that we enjoy comes from God. That's what the Bible says. But what's the best thing God's ever given you? And have you thanked Him for it recently?

What is the great enemy of the spiritual life in our day? Could it be busy-ness? Consider what being busy does to your connection with God. What did Jesus do when he was incessantly asked to do more things? Listen to find out more.