“I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes.” King Jehoshaphat kept walking back to Jerusalem. He couldn’t shake the prophesy of Micaiah about King Ahab dying in this battle. “Why weren’t you fighting at the time?” “My brother just received a gash on his leg before it happened. I… Continue reading Battle Song
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The 2017 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat Report
I just got back from another relaxing weekend on the banks of Lake Palestine near Flint, Texas. This country bumpkin always needs this time in the country to recharge my batteries. Unfortunately I had to work Thursday so I couldn’t go out with the advance team for the retreat. Les Fleetwood is a Canadian so… Continue reading The 2017 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat Report
God vs god
King Ahab stepped out of his chariot and approached Elijah. “So, there’s that troublemaker.” Elijah shook his head slowly. “I’m not the troublemaker. I’m just the messenger. You’re the one worshiping other gods. You know better than that. Call all the people of Israel together on Mount Carmel. Make sure all 450 prophets of Baal… Continue reading God vs god
IF…THEN
Solomon climbed on the bronze platform in front of the new temple, the crowning achievement of his young kingdom. The crowd before his was vast. He fell to his knees. The bronze sang a solemn note. Solomon’s hands raised toward heaven. “LORD God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven or on… Continue reading IF…THEN
A Legend Went Home Last Month
Ray was introduced to me by Jim. Jim was recently widowed. I knew him and his deceased wife from the adult fellowship I attend. He’s in his seventies. Ray met Jim in another adult fellowship Jim had moved to try to move on from his loss. Ray was a diminutive gentle man in his nineties.… Continue reading A Legend Went Home Last Month
PRIDE’S PAYMENT
David stared at his general. “Joab, I want you to go throughout the entire nation. Count all the fighting men we have.” Joab looked from the king to others in the room. “Sir, may God increase that number a hundredfold in your lifetime. But ,why do want this done? It’s a disgrace to God and… Continue reading PRIDE’S PAYMENT
IT’S YOU SIR
Nathan paused when he approached the throneroom door. “LORD, give me the strength to do Your work here.” He pulled the door open and walked up to King David. David smiled and cocked his head to the left. “Nathan, I didn’t expect you today. To what do I owe this pleasure?” “There were two men.… Continue reading IT’S YOU SIR
YOUR HOUSE NOT MINE
Nathan watched David pace. “What are you thinking about?” David stopped. Looked at the prophet, then his walls. “Is it right for me to live in such an extraordinary cedar palace while the ark of God dwells in a tent?” Nathan shook his head. “You are clearly in God’s will with whatever you do. How… Continue reading YOUR HOUSE NOT MINE
HARD LESSONS
Samuel walked across the courtyard to rest under a Tamarisk tree. He stopped when he heard God’s voice. “About this time tomorrow Israel’s first king will come to you. He’s from Benjamin. Anoint him so he will save My people from the Philistines. This is what My people want.” The next day Samuel sat in… Continue reading HARD LESSONS
Is Anybody Else Under Attack…or is it Just Me?
My crazy life has been some kind of crazy on steroids lately. March and the early part of April were a bit slow. I’ve been needing that to get caught up from the Christmas rush that lasted into February. But, last week was one I’d rather not repeat any time soon. I volunteered to help… Continue reading Is Anybody Else Under Attack…or is it Just Me?