2 Samuel, David Gets Real

I just love how the Lord uses His Word to give me real examples of how He wants me to live. Although the whole big picture purpose of the Old Testament is to point the way to Jesus as The Messiah, I believe we can learn valuable lessons from the people with in the pages of this ancient book. David is a huge example, I mean, a guy after God’s own heart! I pray that this would one day be said about me-oh how I long that this would sum up my life! So, in 2 Samuel 15-18, David finds … Continue Reading »»

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 »»

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 »»