Daily Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 2

Solomon set out to start building on the House of the Lord. But, because he did not have the supplies or the skilled workers available in Israel, he wrote a letter to the King of Tyre for help.

The King of Tyre had helped David to build his own house, and now Solomon asked him to renew that friendship with him, in his dad's place. He offered to pay Tyre for the work that they offered in helping to build the Temple of the Lord.

Tyre wrote Solomon back and told him he would, indeed do as he asked. As a bonus, he sent a man who was skillful in all kinds of work with the gold, silver, brass and anything else that had to do with the construction of the temple. This guy was a quick learner, and what he didn't know he would be willing to learn as quickly as possible. God gifted this man greatly. This man just happened to be the son of an Israelite, who was a member of the House of Dan. The woman had married a man from Tyre. This was obviously planned by God!

It was against the law for Solomon to take a census of Israel. However, nothing in the law prevented him from taking a census of the foreigners that lived there. So, he did so, and then, he planned accordingly and gave all the foreigners the hard tasks that prepared for the building of the temple. If you were going to be an alien and live and work in Israel, you were going to do it for the Lord!


The Temple of Solomon: The Glory of God as Displayed Through the Temple
The Temple of Solomon completes the trilogy dealing with the dwelling places of God in the Old Testament. Though this dwelling place was of a temporary nature, a timeless pattern was initiated. This study yields rich and precious truths concerning Christ and His church. These truths are tied into the New Testament as the church is presented as the "Temple of God."

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 1

After Solomon became king, "God magnified him exceedingly". He became very popular. He had a reputation that exceeded the borders of his kingdom. Kings and Queens from lands far away heard of him and sought to meet with him. People who were not even of his own land respected and revered him, because he followed his father's teaching, and he worshipped the One True God with all his might.

He probably felt overwhelmed, being of such a young age and having been made King of Israel. When his own beloved father passed away, he sought comfort in the one his father had told him about that would never leave him, if he chose to be righteous and follow Him.

Overwhelmed and thankful for God's guidance because of his success, he sacrificed in front of his people, and worshipped God in a public setting, not hiding his faith or his dependence on the One True King over all.

7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

9 Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

God loved Solomon for his dependence on Him, and his humbleness of spirit, in spite of his station in life. And, because of his humbleness, gratitude and determination to credit God for his support, God determined to give Solomon all he could ever want or ask for, as well as wisdom and knowledge that he would need to keep it.

As children of God, we must never forget who gave us the gifts that we have, and we must never forget to honor and credit Him for it. If we do so, continually, never forgetting where we came from, God will bless us abundantly more than we could ever hope or ask for.



SOLOMON: The Reign of the Wisest King in the World in 3D Illustrations
The book shows us the basic moments of a governing in ancient ISRAEL by King SOLOMON, depicting his life and work, coronation, politics, economics, building of The Temple, forts and cities, reconstruction of the army and trading, fleet construction, peace and cooperation with other countries. Richly illustrated, the book inspires any teen's fantasia, letting them to adopt all stories nicely and easily.

Home Remedy for Gall Stones?

I thought it was just getting old. You know, the cricks and pops in the mornings when you get up? I thought it was normal for me to feel that way at 45 years of age. It's been slowly growing worse over the last five or so years...then, when I would get off work, I'd be so tired I just wanted to plop down on my chair and not move. My feet hurt. My back...between my shoulder blades...shoulder...neck...and my hip always feeling like I needed to find a way to pop it. I thought it was just hard work and the stress of the day. Maybe it was. Or, maybe it was a symptom of a different problem: gall stones.

After my last attack -- you know, the one that ended me up in the emergency room crying out for my momma in pain? -- It was confirmed that I have gall stones. However, my liver and kidneys and everything else is "healthy, and on the high side of normal" (whatever that means). At any rate, it means I'm not going to get an emergency operation without insurance. I either have to change my diet or suffer, or both.

So, I searched the internet for those home remedies. I'm willing to try anything to keep from spending another $4,000, not to mention what it will cost for the operation.

I bought all the stuff, but didn't have the nerve to try it out until Saturday.

I went to Panda's Chinese Buffet. I stuffed myself with all that spicy, high-cholesterol ridden food. I felt it hanging in my chest. I just knew I was going to have another attack. It was coming. So, I drank a shot of apple cider vinegar when I got home that night.
On Sunday morning, I took 3 Tablespoons of 100% Lemon juice. After dinner, I took a half a shot of apple cider vinegar and a half a shot of olive oil, mixed it and downed it. Just before bed, I took 3 teaspoons of epsom salt and a cup of warm water and mixed it and downed it.

I drank 8 to ten cups of water throughout the day.

This morning, I woke up with NO pain ANYWHERE. I have felt better all day than I have felt in the past ten years. I wasn't even dead tired when I got off work today. I feel younger; more energetic; ready to take on the world!

There you have it folks!

I am told I should do this about 3 days. Then, once about every two to three weeks or as needed. I sure want to keep feeling this way!

Of course, a low-cholesterol, high fiber diet is good to do along with that, too...but I just can't eat oatmeal without butter and sugar.



How to Get Finally Rid of Gallstones and Get Your Life Back! (Pass Your Gallstones Without Drugs or Surgery)

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According to those silly Facebook Quizzes:

My life Motto is:

"If you can dream it you can achieve it" - Always dare to dream, because even though it's hard for you to believe it right now, your craziest, most wonderful dreams might actually come true.

If I were one of Snow white's dwarfs, I'd be:
I don't agree with this one, but I'm

The State I should be in is

Funny, since it's full of hot, red-blooded Americans, but Texas bills itself as "a whole 'nother country". If you like big, friendly and relaxed, it's likely that this big-hearted state is just the "nother country" for you.

My Epitaph reads:

"Here I lie... under protest"

When they tried to guess my age, they said:

29. You are as frightened as a cat on 4th of July when you think about the moment you're going to turn 30. Relax, 30 is the new 20! (I'm 45)

My Hippie Name is:

Ember Raven

If I were a dog, I'd be a:

Great Dane

You're genuinely humble and that makes you stand out in a crowded room. Everyone looks up to you and you're extremely smart, but you're still approachable due to your warm demeanor. Your elegance and class can sometimes make others feel humbled, but it's never intentional. You're the Great Dane, the kind ruler of your own kingdom.

If I were a mythical creature, I'd be a:

Dragon
You are very charismatic and incredibly popular. People are drawn to your energy, but you are a very difficult person to get to know. You are very active. You are usually hard at work or play. You enjoy drama, and you enjoy anything unusual or eccentric.

The color of my mind is:

Red
Of all the mind types, yours is the most impulsive. If you think it, you do it. And you can get the bug to pursue almost any passion. Your thoughts are big and bold. Your mind has no inhibitions. You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about love, your dreams, and distant places.

If I were an alcoholic beverage, I'd be:

Champagne
You are glam, sophisticated and live like a celebrity. You take great care of your appearance, and can often be seen in VIP bars across town.

If I were Disney Royalty, I'd be:

Princess Jasmine!
You stand out in a crowd with a beautiful, seductive smile! Although you don’t like to break rules you feel some rules are meant to be broken especially when your heart is involved! You believe in true love and that everyone has the right to be with the one they love! You love animals and being outdoors. You love romance and an honest, good hearted man. You can be the sweetest girl in the world but someone definitely doesn’t want to get you mad. Be proud of being one of the most beautiful Princesses Disney ever set pencil to :)

A two word description of me is:

Unconditionally Loving
It's the kind of love that has no limitations. And it asks for nothing in return. You genuinely love people for who they are. For their true and honest selves. Raw and unfiltered, this magical love runs deep through you every waking moment of your life. And the people whom you give it to feel truly lucky to experience your love in their lives!

My mind-type is:

Logical Thinker
You are an incredibly analytical thinker. You are driven by facts and logic. You like to see every detail before you make a decision or solve a problem. Knowledge is power. You don't get carried away with or overwhelmed by emotions. You are able to take things one step at a time. You can't stand to be rushed when it comes to thinking. Deep cognition takes time, concentration, and quiet.

In a past life, I was Aristotle:
Once a brilliant philosopher, my thoughts about virtue must have really stuck, because the life I'm living right now is impressively righteous, showcasing some serious self-restraint. Kudos to me for fighting the good fight... But I think you might need to find someone else to party with.

I'll add more later...




Stargate

I don't regret the past...

I have chosen not to look back with regret. Instead, I look back with confidence, knowing that who I was is no longer who I am; and, that is because who I was made me realize who I didn't want to be. I see myself today as the successful outcome of a messed up individual. After all, things could be worse. I could still be the person I was.