Everyone remembers the story of young King David’s tragic failure with Bathsheba: giant killer grows fat and arrogant and stumbles headlong into adultery and murder. But do you know David’s second great failure, his “second-worst sin” the one committed by old King David? The census. Old King David told Joab to use his troops toContinue reading “David’s Second Great Sin. 1 Chronicles 21:13.”
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If My People …
Do you recognize those three words? This is the beginning of a TIMELY Bible passage: “If My people, who are called by My Name, humble themselves and pray, and seek My Face and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. ButContinue reading “If My People …”
Choose Courage. Psalm 91.
This week (March 12, 2020) has been unprecedented. We have previously lived through hurricanes and floods and the associated hysteria. But I cannot recall anything to match the worldwide fear created by the Coronavirus pandemic. Just a few minutes of television, radio, or internet, and you’re convinced we are all going to die—and that thoseContinue reading “Choose Courage. Psalm 91.”
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