“Is the time now for my kingdom to start?” David stared at the ephod Abiathar wore. “Yes.” “What city shall I go to?” “Hebron.” David stood and faced his men. “We’re going to Hebron.” The cheer was deafening. **** After David and his men settled into Hebron and its surrounding towns the elders of Judah… Continue reading CIVIL WAR
How to become a curmudgeon
Two roads diverged in my life and I must decide which one to take. There’s the bright sunny happy lane filled with green meadows and fair lakes and trees with shade to rest under, and there’s the dark path through the forest that blocks out the sun with gloom. Let’s take the gloomy road and… Continue reading How to become a curmudgeon
FATAL NEWS
David stepped out of his house and into the morning light. Men were fixing houses destroyed by the raiding Amalekites a few days earlier. Abishai approached. “Shalom David. Ziklag is nearly rebuilt. Today should about have it done.” David smiled. “Very nice, I’m grateful so many men put my roof on first. I didn’t expect… Continue reading FATAL NEWS
When is Dairy not really Dairy?
Coming from a farming background I always remember June is National Dairy Month. I guess that’s when the cows are most content, or is it contented? How many of y’all remember that ad? For those or you who either forgot, or don’t remember, there was a company that claimed their milk came from contented cows.… Continue reading When is Dairy not really Dairy?
MERCY, JUSTICE AND GRACE
David led his men to the banks of the Brook Besor at a jog. The water was high from the spring rains. A few of the men dropped to their knees. One man passed out. A young man grabbed David’s arm. “I can’t go on. We need to rest here and eat.” Joab grabbed David’s… Continue reading MERCY, JUSTICE AND GRACE
Jesus Christ did have a sense of humor.
For those of you unsure if Jesus Christ had a sense of humor I give you two quick examples. Humor was definitely in His bag of illustrations for His listeners. Watch this video to see if you change your mind about Jesus’ sense of humor. Keep smiling. Wade
NOT TO WAR
“Achish is here to see you.” David stopped chewing his lunch. “Achish..he’s never come to see us at Ziklag. I wonder what’s up.” He glanced at Abigail as he stood. She shrugged her shoulders. David walked out to see a stern Achish waiting for him. Achish barely smiled as the two men greeted each other.… Continue reading NOT TO WAR
UNEXPECTED LOSS
Abishai walked next to David and matched his pace. “Are you glad we aren’t fighting against our own people?” David kept looking forward. “Of course, this whole time with the Philistines has been an experience I never imagined I’d ever have. Almost a year and a half of not looking over my shoulder wondering if… Continue reading UNEXPECTED LOSS
The Day Called Memorial
The last Monday in May is the Day called Memorial We’re to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice Soldiers who stood in for us to guard our freedoms so real Bravery so strong a life ended too young to pay that price ** We’ll never know the children they would have reared They’ll never… Continue reading The Day Called Memorial
ENEMY HIDEOUT
“You did what?!” Joab choked on his bagel. “We walked right up to King Saul and took his spear and water jug. Nobody woke up. It was amazing.” Abashai tore off a chuck of his bagel and chewed. Joab swallowed. “I know you know how to use a spear. You taught me. Tell me he’s… Continue reading ENEMY HIDEOUT