When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror filled his heart. Samuel said, “Why do you consult me, now that the Lord has departed from you and become your enemy? (1 Samuel 28:5, 16 NIV) Philistines vs Israel. Battles between the two appeared to be as regular as day following night. King Saul, […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 28 – Troubled SaulAchish trusted David and said to himself, “He has become so obnoxious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.” (1 Samuel 27:12 NIV) David was no fool. Just because Saul had made statements suggesting he would stop hunting him, he knew that Saul would be right back on his […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 27 – Get AwayLife works because it has been built that way. ‘What do you mean by that, Christopher?’ you ask. I am glad you did. I don’t know of any great life that was not the result of significant development. Building on what has been learnt to be a better person living life in a better way. […]
Read More Build or Knock“The Lord rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness. The Lord delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lord ’s anointed. As surely as I valued your life today, so may the Lord value my life and deliver me from all trouble.” (1 Samuel 26:23-24 NIV) A […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 26 – Reinforcing the LessonDavid said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord , the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. (1 Samuel 25:32-33 NIV) One of my favourite women […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 25 – When A Wise Woman WorksReading about the life and times of characters in the Bible is fascinating. Going through the book of 1 Samuel a chapter a day gets me embroiled in the ups, downs, ebbs and flows of some pivotal people in the life of the nation of Israel. Seeing similar themes present there that takes place today […]
Read More Why It’s Good Reading About LifeHe said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord ’s anointed, or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord .” (1 Samuel 24:6 NIV) Considering his situation, it’s understandable why those around him urged him to take that […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 24 – Right Where You Want HimNot long ago I was reflecting on partnerships and now it’s so appropriate to consider teamwork in the light of another humbling experience. I have not played competitive sport for years. I love to watch it, read about it, offer my outstanding analysis on it, but I recognised a long time ago those were my […]
Read More Reflecting on TeamworkThe chase is on. King Saul is taking matters into his own hands and is intent on tracking down David like he’s on a hunt. Meanwhile David and his band on the run, have some fascinating adventures featuring the leading of God. It’s charming isn’t it. A city comes under attack from the Philistines, you […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 23 – Rock of PartingIt’s funny for me to reflect on ten years of blogging and remember how that span covers the time that I worked at the North Staffordshire YMCA. Funny in the sense that I didn’t write a lot about it at the time. I don’t doubt that were I working there now I would certainly be […]
Read More Reflecting on Partnerships
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