David’s Story: Conclusion, 2 Samuel 20-24 and 1 Chronicles 20-29
Published: March 12, 2025The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: "When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth."
Psalm 19:7-14
Published: March 11, 2025The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.
Psalm 19:1-6
Published: March 10, 2025The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
David’s Story: Part 9, 2 Samuel 13-19
Published: March 10, 2025It didn't take long for Nathan's prophecy about my family to start coming true. Remember, the Lord had Nathan tell me that as a consequence of my sin with Bathsheba calamity would come out of my own household. (Warning: Content may not be appropriate for all ages!)
Psalm 18:20-50
Published: March 7, 2025The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me for I have kept the ways of the LORD; I have not done evil by turning from my God.
Psalm 18:1-19
Published: March 6, 2025I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.
David’s Story, Part 8 , 2 Samuel 8-12
Published: March 5, 2025Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1
David’s Story Part 7 – 2 Samuel 5-7
Published: March 3, 2025I couldn't believe it! I had asked to build Him a house and instead He had promised to build up my house. From this time forth every King of Israel would be descended from me.
Psalm 14
Published: February 28, 2025The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
Psalm 12
Published: February 26, 2025Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue that says, "We will triumph with our tongues; we own our lips -who is our master?"
David’s Story Part 6 – 2 Samuel 1-4
Published: February 26, 2025Even in the vacuum of leadership created by Saul's death, I thought it best to wait for the Lord's timing, and it turned out to be a good thing I did. I was going to need all the help I could get.
Psalm 10
Published: February 24, 2025In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
David’s Story Part 5 – 1 Samuel 27-30
Published: February 24, 2025There is a way that seems right to man but the end thereof is death.
Prov 14:12
Prov 14:12
David’s Story, Part 4 – 1 Samuel 23-26
Published: February 19, 2025That day the Lord showed me that opportunity does not equal mandate. Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's the Lord's will that you should.