Warrior-king is a fit description of David. First, he battles a lion and a bear that terrorized his sheep; then he had words with his brothers; then he fought Goliath; and then David struggled with Saul. Â His was a life of conflict, battle, struggle and strife. Â It is no wonder that David got fed up… Continue reading David vs. Goliath, David vs. Saul, David vs. Saul redux
I bet you’ve had days that feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. Â One day you are on the mountaintop, all fired up for the Lord who seems to be with you there and then and your cup runneth over. Â The next day, you’re in a valley, dark and dreary. Apostles Peter, Paul and… Continue reading Roller coaster
I realize that the controversy regarding the attempted departure of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has been raging these past weeks and I have intentionally steered clear from commenting on it. For one, I was waiting for developments. Â Second, my feelings about it are rather strong and when feelings are strong, it is best not… Continue reading Living or non-living thing
The last time we talked about David, we found him in a deep dark cave in Adullam and he was “distressed.” Â The Hebrew word that is translated in English as “distressed” paints a picture not only of David’s physical circumstances, it also gives us a hint as to his state of mind and heart. Â “Distressed”… Continue reading David’s new-found dependence
David, the boy who would be king, was taken from the sheep cote, anointed by the prophet Samuel, called to play the harp in King Saul’s court, slayed the giant Goliath, now sits weeping in anguish in a cave in Adullam. Events in the shepherd-boy’s life came too fast; promotion and fame furiously pursued him, there… Continue reading By way of the cave