The Scariest Soldier of WWII

The Scariest Soldier of WWII Who is this pagan Philistine, anyway, that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God? – 1 Samuel 17:26 1 Samuel 17:25-50 The Israelites spoke of the giant, Goliath, who came daily to defy Israel. David, outraged that this Philistine was allowed to insult the armies ofContinue reading “The Scariest Soldier of WWII”

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 ∙∙”

A Tale of Two Kings ∙

A Tale of Two Kings ∙ Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. – Proverbs 20:28 Proverbs 30:7-9  7 O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die.  8 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither povertyContinue reading “A Tale of Two Kings ∙”