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Growing Old is Not for Wimps
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 24:1-1 Kings 2:12 Here we find David nearing the end of his life and having some problems. He makes a...
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Apr 15, 2016
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Words from God Through David
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 22:1:23:39 The assertions which the Bible makes for itself may not be easily dismissed. This book of books...
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Apr 14, 2016
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Small Sin; Big Consequences
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 19:8-21:22 Despite the title above, there are no small sins. Any sin is rebellion against a Holy God. Yet...
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Apr 13, 2016
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The Teachable Leader
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 16:1-19:8 Godly leaders desperately need wise counselors who will speak the truth to them. It’s easy for...
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Apr 12, 2016
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David in a Lose-lose Situation?
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 13:23-15:37 David’s world was turned upside down as a consequence of his sins of adultery and murder. Now his...
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Apr 11, 2016
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Weekend readings
Saturday, April 9 reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-10:19 Sunday April 10 reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-13:22 Have a great weekend. See you again on...
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Apr 9, 2016
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The Burdens of Leadership
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 3:22-6:23 A Christian leader, no matter whether in the church or in a secular setting, will hold Jesus Christ...
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Apr 8, 2016
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Seeing Life Differently
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-3:21 We were created in God’s image to glorify Him. Whatever does not glorify Him is not only counter to...
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Apr 7, 2016
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God’s Wisdom and Sovereignty
Today’s reading: I Kings 1-2; Luke 22:54-71 So the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon. I Kings 2:46b 61 And the Lord turned...
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May 1, 2015
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Just and Unjust Rulers
Today’s reading: II Samuel 23-24; Luke 22:31-53 3 The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules...
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Apr 30, 2015
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Timing and God’s Providence
Today’s reading: II Samuel 21-22; Luke 22:1-30 1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David...
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Apr 29, 2015
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Handling Chaos
Today’s reading: II Samuel 19-20; Luke 21:20-38 2 So all the men of Israel withdrew from David and followed Sheba the son of Bichri. But...
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Apr 28, 2015
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