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HOLDING ON, NOT HANGING ON Although David yielded his devastation over Absalom’s rebellion to God, he still struggled with the grief and remorse it brought him. Wounds like that do not heal overnight; they must be bathed in the balm … Continue reading →

RESIST BEING RESENTFUL The pain of Absalom’s deceit, and anger against those who joined him still burned in David’s mind. But he decided to take it to God in prayer and seek His guidance on how to avoid becoming resentful. … Continue reading →

THE MORE WE PULL TOGETHER The hurt caused by Absalom’s treacherous conniving with others to remove him as king left scars on David’s soul. But he decided to seek reconciliation instead of revenge. He did not want to become like … Continue reading →

DOWN BUT NOT DEFEATED David knew he had enemies both inside and outside of Israel, but when his own son Absalom tried to assassinate him in order to become king, it was almost more than he could bear. How could … Continue reading →

DON’T LOSE TOUCH After David became king of Israel and Judah, there were many who were not impressed with a man who spent so many years in the hills and caves like a fugitive running for his life. He was … Continue reading →

A WORD TO THE WISE After David crowned his son Solomon as king, and before the LORD lowered the curtain on his life, he offered young Solomon a quick course on spiritual virtues and ethics. David knew from experience that … Continue reading →

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (Part XII) IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD Sometimes it helps to be reminded of certain blessings so that we increase our appreciation for what we take for granted. Hopefully this will give you a new … Continue reading →

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (Part XI) MISDEEDS LIKE SEEDS CAN PRODUCE A LOT OF WEEDS With all the turmoil in our world today, especially between the Jewish state of Israel and Islamic territory of Palestine, every Christian should have a … Continue reading →

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (Part X) IF GOD COULD USE PHARAOH, WHY NOT USE CAESAR? St. Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus is not the only epiphany that influenced the course of Christianity, there was another one you may … Continue reading →

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (Part IX) A CLASSIC CASE OF FAULTY JURISPRUDENCE When ardent proponents of separation of church and state turn to the constitution for support of their anti religious stance, and quote the first amendment: “Congress shall make … Continue reading →