April 11, 2012 – Saul, wait!

Samuel said, “What have you done?”….. 1 Samuel 13:11   Israel finally has a king – a good looking one, head above the rest. Saul started so well – although what’s up with hiding with the baggage when Samuel was looking for him? (Insert lesson here: When God wants you to do something, don’t hide … Continue reading →

April 9, 2012 – Have You Lost It?

What I’ve noticed is that the longer I read the bible, the less it becomes, ah, how shall I put it – a “spectator” sport. I used to read what happened to the Israelites, viewed it from a distance, shook my head in disgust and wondered, “How could they mess up again?”   Now? Instead of a comfortable … Continue reading →