There is not a more prominent Biblical account of fear and courage than young David and his stand-off with Goliath. How this young non-soldier faced the greatest champion soldier of Israel’s strongest enemy holds the key to how fear works and how we can better face […]
Category: David
Wishing for Death Part 4 – Loss – King David
Even a beloved king, the epitome of #blessed, can be overwhelmed with sadness and hopelessness. King David was God’s chosen king, with more than we could want or even think. The depth of his pain made him willing to sacrifice it all. He had a unique […]
The Power of a Woman in a Powerless State – Abigail
Why would a beautiful, young, and intelligent woman marry a foolish, selfish, and possibly older man? Maybe she lived in 1000 b.c. and she had no choice. She was a real person who lived about 1000 B.C., her name was Abigail, and she was married to […]
The Gift of A Story
The Creator of the Creative The phrase, “You are the man” has been a statement of praise. In 1 Samuel, those very words were a punishing kick in the pants to an ancient king. God is the creator of creativity. Throughout the Bible, God used the […]