Abigail, part 1
Personal note: The next couple of months are very busy for me. I'm not going to be able to post fresh content five days a week. I may occasionally post encore posts from a year or two ago. So today, following the theme of faithful and honorable women in the Bible, this post and the next will be about Abigail. This section of I Samuel tells of the adventures of David when he was being chased by King Saul. David and his faithful men were living in hiding.
Abigail to the Rescue, Part 1
I Samuel 25, Part 1
This is truly an amazing chapter. We meet an evil bonehead of a man; a most beautiful and intelligent woman; and David digresses from his noble actions in the last chapter when he spared Saul's life into childlike behavior. Once again, women rule, men drool.
Two hot-headed men
There was a wealthy man named Nabal who's 3000 sheep and 1000 goats wandered in the wilderness in the area where David and his men camped out. Some of Nabal's men tended to the sheep but apparently not enough to keep all the livestock safe. David and his men took it upon themselves to aid the men, guard the sheep against predators and thieves, all while trusting that the owner would grant them kindness and provisions.Read more
It's Getting Dark in Here!
This is my favorite picture taken from my 5 different trips to Africa!
Revelation 13
It's Dark in Here
This is a dark chapter. The following post is my words dealing with my struggles with this section of scripture. Please read it all. I do reach a conclusion.
Recall that chronologically, we are between the sixth and seventh trumpet. The seals, trumpets and horns are written by John from God's perspective, i.e., what God is doing during the tribulation. Chapters 12, 13 are written from Satan's perspective, but only in the sense of what Satan is doing during the tribulation. Thus, it is a dark chapter. I feel like I could live without these chapters in my life but I trust that God put them here for a reason and, as such, I should study them.Read more
It's Friday, but Sunday is coming!
This pic was taken from my iPhone in 2016 when Leigh and I were hiking near Highlands, N.C. We love the Carolinas!
It's Friday, but Sunday's coming!
I Samuel 30, 31
This book ends in sad form. The constant enemies of Saul and Israel rise again against Saul, his sons and Israel's armies. Saul's sons, including Jonathan are slain in battle. Saul is severely wounded by the arrows of the archers. As the Philistines close in, Saul falls on his sword so as not be taken alive by the Philistines. Just as the Philistine giant, Goliath, was slain and head cut off, now Israel's tallest man, Saul, was slain, head cut off and paraded around the Philistine cities to celebrate. The people of Israel fled in fear.Read more
Looking for love in all the wrong places
These precious girls are in the African Children's choir from Uganda. They travel the world with Watoto's ministry as ambassadors for Africa's orphans. We attended their concert and also enjoyed having these three stay in our home. From their smiles, you would never know the pain of their stories before Wotato rescued them. They blessed us immensely. Read more
I Got Nothing
It was an honor to recently have interviewed Jim Nance, legendary sportscaster. Check out this pic. The company I work for, Insperity, hosted a group of our clients and partners at the PGA championship this last August. Jim Nance is a spokesperson for Insperity and he agreed to appear at our gathering and I interviewed him. He shared fascinating stories from his career and personal life. It was a real treat. Additionally, he was one of the nicest most gracious people I have ever met.Read more
Forgetfulness or Disobedience?
Harvey devastated Houston. This pic is of my daughter Brooke, and her dear friend Kristi, heading out to do relief work.
Forgetfulness or Disobedience?
I Samuel 27 & 28
In chapter 27, God once again allows David the opportunity to kill Saul (as Saul continues to seek David’s life) but David refuses to do so. This time, Saul is asleep in camp surrounded by his men in a seemingly impregnable position.Read more
De ja vu All Over Again
This is the K Club in the beautiful Irish countryside about 20 miles from Dublin. I stayed there in 2012!
De ja vu All Over Again
I Samuel 26
This chapter is a de ja vu of chapter 24. Saul once again pursues David in the wilderness even after acknowledging in chapter 24 that he was foolish and wicked to kill David, God's future anointed king of Israel. Once again, God delivers Saul to David and David could have easily taken Saul's life. But he didn't. He says, “if God wants to take Saul's life, then He will.” But David is not going to do it apart from God directing him to do so.Read more
Abigail To the Rescue! Part 2
The women of Malawi, Africa are dancing and praising the Lord! Picture taken on my iPhone August 2016.
Abigail To the Rescue! Part 2
I Samuel 25, continued
Here’s the scene - a rich sheep herder named Nabel disrespected David and David and his men are on their way to wipeout this man, his family and all his servants. Filled with anger and vengeance, David is heading straight into some good ole’ fashion sinful disobedience. Read more
Abigail to the Rescue, Part 1
Leigh loves being with her grandsons. Here they are skipping home from school.
Abigail to the Rescue, Part 1
I Samuel 25
This is truly an amazing chapter. We meet an evil bonehead of a man; a most beautiful and intelligent woman; and David digresses from his noble actions in the last chapter when he spared Saul's life. Once again, women rule, men drool.Read more