Day 144 – Psalm 108-110
Talking Points The psalmist shows us our praises or lack of praises are a witness to the world. David says he will sing praises "among the peoples" (108:3) and "in…
Day 143 – 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, Psalm 30
Talking Points David has sinned against God by taking a census of the people. Most likely, it was done to bolster his pride. God sends a prophet and gives David…
Day 142 – Psalm 95, 97-99
Talking Points These psalms praise God as our salvation, a great God, a great King, sovereign, Creator, the Shepherd, the Judge, the One who gives rest, Ruler, righteous, just, glorious,…
Day 141 – 2 Samuel 22-23, Psalm 57
Talking Points With the end of the ordeal concerning Absalom, David praises God. The Bible says he sang the song of chapter 22 "to the LORD" (22:1). It was not…
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…