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Absalom had been raised by his father David to become an exceptionally self-centered man. He was praised for his physical attractiveness and had the personality to draw many to support his cause. He saw himself as wronged by his recent exile and as the rightful king of Israel. Thus he put into action a planContinue reading “Day 99: 2 Samuel 16-18”

Raising children is never an easy task for anyone. Parents will do what they believe is best for their children only to see them reject those teachings. Other parents may neglect their children or pay scant attention to them, causing them to look elsewhere for affirmation. Some parents may fail to set boundaries for theirContinue reading “Day 98: 2 Samuel 14-15”

One of the saddest tragedies is when a young child loses their life. Whether it is through illness, accident, or murder, seeing a child’s life end while they are very young strikes any observer as a terrible loss. It is likely that every one of us has either experienced such a loss or known someoneContinue reading “Day 97: 2 Samuel 11-13”

One of the most intriguing aspects of David’s rule over Israel was the fact that he was a successful leader politically and militarily, but wanted to lead as well in religion. He did not want to become one of the Levitical priests or spend all his time prophesying, but he sought every way he couldContinue reading “Day 96: 2 Samuel 7-10”

One of the disturbing trends in the church today is the attempts by people in the church to create their own definition of Christianity. They accept whatever teachings of the Bible they like and approve of while rejecting or changing those that don’t match what they want to think and do. This includes redefining GodContinue reading “Day 95: 2 Samuel 4-6”

It can be a disheartening experience when we are placed in charge of a project, a group, or a area and then something goes wrong beyond our control. You may plan everything out to the smallest detail and keep a careful watch over as much of situation as you can, but there always seem toContinue reading “Day 94: 2 Samuel 1-3”

The sad conclusion of Saul’s life has consequences for his family and for his nation. Abandoned by the Lord, unable to receive guidance from any of the usual sources, Saul is desperate for a solution to his difficulties. He is facing a large and hostile Philistine host, one that may as far as he knowsContinue reading “Day 93: 1 Samuel 28-31”

Reading through the Bible brings us up against some passages where we find choices made by followers of God that do not adhere to His standards. We see people who follow the Lord and are even led by the Spirit who engage in actions that we would classify as sinful. This makes us wonder whyContinue reading “Day 92: 1 Samuel 25-27”

Nearly everyone finds times in their lives when everything that is happening to them just seems to be overwhelming. You may find that you are in a comfortable place, only to have the situation change dramatically due to circumstances beyond your control. One change may lead to another, and before you know it a chainContinue reading “Day 91: 1 Samuel 21-24”

Family relationships can be hard to maintain. Whether it is members of a family by birth, marriage, or other ties, it can be the people closest to us who cause us the most trouble. There are more issues that create family strife than are possible to number, and just when you think you’ve seen itContinue reading “Day 90: 1 Samuel 18-20”