Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. (2 Samuel 5:11-12 NIV) The rise […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 05 – David’s Rise: For God Was With HimIt works. There’s not much I have up my sleeve, but one thing I have observed, experienced and occasionally practiced is that when you know how to give someone your attention, that in itself, is a significant step towards making progress in life. Very simple action that actually requires a great deal of energy and […]
Read More Can I Have Your Attention?How much more—when wicked men have killed an innocent man in his own house and on his own bed—should I not now demand his blood from your hand and rid the earth of you!” (2 Samuel 4:11 NIV) Baanah and Rekab are not the first names you think of when you think about famous Bible […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 04 – Mutiny vs A Sense of HonourThere are things I do really well. I excel in these areas and it’s clear not only am I in my element, but I am able to get others to enjoy that element for the time I am in it. Recently I was reminded that even in those areas that I do so well there’s […]
Read More Brushing Up On The SkillsWounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. (Proverbs 27:6 NIV) There are understandable and noble sentiments in relationships. One of them is the one that says I will never hurt you. It’s said with the greatest intentions, but thinking it through carefully and realising the decisions and paths people take […]
Read More Wounds from a FriendAbner called out to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize that this will end in bitterness? How long before you order your men to stop pursuing their fellow Israelites?” (2 Samuel 2:26 NIV) The devastation of the death of Saul had national implications. A new King was needed. On the one side […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 02 – Civil War“How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war have perished!” (2 Samuel 1:27 NIV) The Story So Far God’s chosen people, Israel, have endured another cycle of disobedience and defeat in the last days of Eli the priest. As his time comes to a tragic end, his successor emerges not from his seed, but […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 01 – How the Mighty have FallenI know of an organisation that is desperate for men. Yeah, that can be read in a number of ways. On this occasion, with your pure minds in place, I am referring to the development of the organisation relying on a healthy and growing mixture of males and females. Unfortunately for the organisation, there is […]
Read More A Word On MasculinityThere is a desire among some for a story or a recounting of a life episode to have a neat and complete resolution. Boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, slight misunderstanding, great return to each other, boy and girl live happily ever after. The story of Jonah refuses to be resolved so […]
Read More Jonah’s Journey 4 – Running against GodWho knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish. (Jonah 3:9 NIV) If the book of Jonah was to be made into a film it would feature a cast of many. Group of sailors for the first chapter and representatives for the large city […]
Read More Jonah’s Journey 3 – Running with God
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