An Everlasting Kingdom
The high point of David’s reign as King comes in 2 Samuel 7 when God reveals His purposes for David and His descendants. This incredible chapter gives huge insight into what it mean to believe and live out the promises of God.
Finding Strength in God at Rock Bottom
David’s ‘rock bottom’ moment came when he and his men returned to find their city burning and their families gone. But in that moment, David manages to find strength in His God, and that changes everything!
The Huge Value of True Friendship
Jonathan was a massive help and encouragement to David. He was a true friend and helped David find strength in God when he needed it. The loss of Jonathan was huge for David and something that perhaps he never recovered from
Dealing with a difficult relationship
Relationships are sometimes tough. David had a particularly difficult relationship with Saul. What does it take for a man after God’s own heart to respond to such difficulties well? David response to Saul teaches us much!
The Making of a King
The life of David begins by offering a stark contrast between two men – David and Saul. Their lives teach us much about what it does and doesn’t mean to be a man after God’s own heart…
Yours be the Glory
John’s Gospel contains many references to the Glory of God and specifically how it was revealed through Jesus. A journey through these references makes it abundantly clear that our chief end is to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever…
A Tribute to my dear Mum
Recently my Mum passed away and it was my privilege to share a tribute at her thanksgiving service. This post includes a rough transcript of what I shared.
Everlasting Joy: New Creation (Inexpressible Joy #6)
What’s on your bucket list? How does the notion of having such a list sit with the what the Bible has to say about everlasting joy? Join me as I explore what the Bible teaches about joy in the New Creation and how it should impact how we live here and now.
Sanctuary for the Exiles (Far From Home #7)
One major result of exile was separation from the temple which was the focus of worship for God’s people. During the time of exile this temple was even destroyed. Ezekiel speaks into this profoundly as we see how God remained, and still remains, a sanctuary for His people.
Overflowing Joy: Contentment (Inexpressible Joy #5)
We continually want more. We often find ourselves asking if only… But does having more lead to joy? The message of the New Testament is that only as we find our joy in Christ, do we find that place of deep contentment that transcends our circumstances