Day 140 – Psalm 5, 38, 41-42
Talking Points David sees the sin of his enemies, but also is ever aware of his own. He says it is only in God's "abundant lovingkindness" that he will enter…
Day 139 – 2 Samuel 19-21
Talking Points After the death of Absalom, David is so distraught, he fails to see the value of those close to him. There are many who loved and served David…
Day 138 – Psalm 26, 40, 58, 61-62, 64
Talking Points David writes songs that cry out for God's deliverance, for strength, and for help. Having been wronged, he asks for justice and vindication. There is incredible honesty and…
Day 137 – 2 Samuel 16-18
Talking Points God's promise of judgment in the consequences of David's sin continues to be fulfilled as Absalom's rebellion escalates. It really is an unimaginable situation, full of betrayal, lies,…
Day 136 – Psalm 3-4, 12-13, 28, 55
Talking Points Life is hard. That reality is not denied by the psalmist. And, facing much adversity, he sets his heart on God, knowing He alone is "the One who…
Frankenstein Roses
I have this crazy rosebush in my backyard. When I bought it, it was this beautiful, dark green, broad-leafed, shrub that produced big, long-stemmed, hybrid tea roses — white with…
Day 135 – 2 Samuel 13-15
Talking Points God's promise of judgment on David, because of his sin, is being fulfilled. We often think that forgiveness means the removal of consequence. This account shows it not…
Day 134 – Psalm 32, 51, 86, 122
Talking Points Praise God for the forgiveness of sin!These are really great psalms revealing the character of God. While He is sometimes painted as harsh, angry, and quick to judge,…
Day 133 – 2 Samuel 11-12, 1 Chronicles 20
Talking Points The account starts, "Then it happened" (2 Samuel 11:1). It was a great time. There was great success by the nation and personally for David. God had done…
Day 132 – Psalm 65-67, 69-70
Talking Points Psalms 65, 66, and 67 are full of reminders and a response. Reminders: God creates and then sustains His creation!God gives and protects our lives!God blesses us with…