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Longing dependence ∙

Longing dependence ∙ O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. – Psalms 63:1 Psalms 63:1-8  1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. OContinue reading “Longing dependence ∙”

Nowhere Man ∙

Nowhere Man ∙ Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, regularly eating at the king’s table. Now he was lame in both feet. – 2 Samuel 9:13 1 Samuel 20:14-17  14 [Jonathan told David] and may you treat me with the faithful love of the LORD as long as I live. But if I die,  15 treat myContinue reading “Nowhere Man ∙”

Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙

Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙ Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel! The LORD is paying you back for all the bloodshed in Saul’s clan. You stole his throne, and now the LORD has given it to your son Absalom. At last, you will taste some of your own medicine, for you are aContinue reading “Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙”