2 Samuel, David’s Not Perfect

Ok, so I have not kept up with my blogging as I read through the Bible. Oh I pray that someone is following the reading plan with me. If you want to join now, go ahead, its never too late! So, I’m now in 2 Samuel. Just some quick thoughts. First, I love to flip through the book of Psalms to see what Psalms David might have written as he was going through his trials recorded in 2 Samuel. Let’s just say that King David didn’t have it easy! Even his own son turned against him. Boy did David ever … Continue Reading »»

Quick Devotion, She Just Couldn’t Leave

On this Easter morning, I am reflecting on how I would have handled my LORD Jesus dying on the cross right before my eyes. I can’t imagine the agony His friends were going through, let alone the excruciating pain my Lord suffered. The passage in John about Mary Magdalene is something I think I can relate too. Mary was so faithful to go and check on Jesus’ grave. I imagine she just needed to be with her Lord, regardless of the situation. You see, Jesus was not only Mary’s LORD, He was her friend, too. Mary had to make sure … Continue Reading »»

1 Samuel, Your Mama Always Said…

Okay, so we’ve all heard it: “If so-and-so jumps off a bridge, will you do it to?” In the storm of our teenage angst, this is so not cool! I know you have been there too-just wanting to be like everyone else-even at the risk of losing who you are as an individual. This brings to mind a silly little story of when I was in the 5th grade. The cool group of girls decided that Wednesday was going to be “Units Day.” Don’t you remember that early 90’s fad of those cotton mix and match outfits with the colorful … Continue Reading »»