Commentary for Psalm 19:1-14.
How Does God Make Himself Known? (Psalm 19)
How long did it take for David to become King after Samuel anointed him?
The timeline from when David was anointed by Samuel until he became king over all Israel spans several years, during which David's life was marked by significant events and challenges. Here's an outline of the key milestones in that period:
God as Our Refuge
Use this Faith Talk (Devotion) to help your family know that they can go to God when they are scared for protection and relief.
Psalms 32
Free commentary on Psalm 32.
What Does Biblical Confession Look Like? Lessons from Psalm 51
An Uncomfortable Conversation Steph (my wife) and I were riding in the car when she asked a question that caught me off guard. Almost instantly, I felt embarrassment and shame rise up in my body—my face got warm, and I could feel the clammy tension that comes when you know you’ve been exposed. “I was... Continue Reading →
Week 17 – God, My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
Read Psalm 23:1-6 You could do a virtual dive via a quick Google search to see what songs are considered to have defined your generation. As a millennial (someone born between 1981-1996), the artists that provided the background music for our adolescent years range from the Spice Girls, Blink 182, and Nelly to Taylor Swift... Continue Reading →
Week 16 – David and Goliath
Unlike the Oakland Athletics of this year's MLB season, the A's of 1990 was a beast of a team. The Athletics were appearing in their third straight World Series, having swept the Giants the year before. Their roster included four future Hall of Famers, not including the Bash Brothers pair of Mark McGwire and Jose... Continue Reading →
Week 15 – King Me!
Nothing was more exhilarating to say but deflating to hear than the phrase "King me!" when playing checkers as a child. Saying the words gave me a sense of accomplishment and hope even if down several pieces, and nothing caused more apprehension than my opponent saying the words, "King Me!" feeling like they had gained... Continue Reading →