The Power of the Sling
At last, David is down on the plain with his staff in hand along with five smooth stones in his pouch and a sling shot in his other hand, facing…
David’s Preparation
How thrilling for David to be anointed as king by the prophet Samuel. (See David, a King?) But wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall to hear…
Let’s Be Friends
A little diversion this week. I've been thinking about friendships through the years. My family moved often with my dad's job, so I had to learn to make new friends…
David, the Shepherd
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart As promised, we will explore the 23rd Psalm. It need not be read strictly at funerals, though that is appropriate, it…
Strength from the Pasture
Do you have those days when you are bone tired? You feel exhausted. The to-do list just keeps getting longer. In retrospect, I look back on my life and it…
A Hefty Task
Last week we thought about the huge task Jesus gave his disciples to Go out Two by Two. They were to carry the message from Jesus, about Jesus—"The kingdom of…
Go Out Two by Two
Have you ever thought about how the twelve disciples might have reacted when Jesus said he was sending them out two by two? Evidently Jesus decided the time had come…
1 – We’re Going Where?
Let's visit just one more unnamed woman in the Bible. Her location will probably spark your memory of her and her story. Jesus and the disciples had been to the…
Worn-Out Lady
Do you ever feel worn to a frazzle? Coming and going with way too much activity. Or responsibilities reaching mountainous heights? I think back to when I was younger. I…
Who Was Jochebed?
This month, let's explore lessons from lesser-known women in the Bible. Today's star lived in the latter years of Egyptian slavery. She and her husband had a son named Aaron.…