An Enduring Legacy
King David started very well, but did he finish well? David makes plenty of poor choices mistakes, but overall, he never seems to give up following the Lord his God.
Experiencing Victory and Failure
In 2 Samuel 8-12, great military victories are followed swiftly by the tragedy of David’s moral failure. How we respond to both victory and failure speak volumes about what God is doing in our hearts and lives.
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…
The Rise and Fall of Nations: Idolatry (Nations #3)
God’s people were to be a ‘nation to the nations’ but they ended importing the culture of the nations around them and straying from the LORD. Because they failed to obey God and keep their side of the covenant God did exactly what He said He would and sent them into exile…
Finding the spacious place (Building to Last #3)
In order to build to last it is critical to find the place where we can trust God amidst all that life brings
The Darkest Valley – Safe in the Shepherd’s care
Continuing my exploration of valleys I am now considering the Valley of the Shadow of Death and how we need not fear because of the love, presence, care and provision of our Good Shepherd.
Jesus: The Son of David
Jesus is the Son of David. The One who God promised would establish the throne of His Kingdom forever…