Wednesday, April 10, 2024
I’m living proof that gravity is real! This time of year, I’m reminded of two spring seasons when I wasn’t able to enjoy all the fun things I usually like to do when the weather is nice. Both incidents occurred on Mother’s Day, several years apart, and both ended with first my right arm, and… Read more
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
“And they anointed him king of Israel.” 2 Samuel 5:3b Every four years there is an added excitement in my household, an excitement that can only be brought on by one thing, the Summer Olympics! There is just something so special about this worldwide event. We witness people who have trained for most of their… Read more
Monday, April 8, 2024
If this section of the Bible were a movie, it would probably be rated R! The battle, blood, and betrayals are all part of the real-life drama ancient people experienced during the transfer of power from Saul to David in 997 BC. Some see these stories and think, “That’s entertaining, but not relevant to my… Read more
Friday, April 5, 2024
There are a couple of themes in this passage that point to the importance of not just praying to God but listening for God’s response and acting accordingly. Saul is facing a battle with the Philistine army and is overwhelmed by that prospect. He seeks God’s guidance but doesn’t hear God’s response or at least doesn’t like… Read more