2 Samuel 2 – Are We There Yet?!
As a kid, going on a long trip was a big deal for me. I always felt anticipation and excitement as we pulled out of the driveway. But it wouldn’t be…
September 22, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 3-4 – Political Correctness or Personal Character?
In an election year, the airwaves and internet are full of adds for those running for office. The candidates say the right things and promise to do…
September 29, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 5 – Are There Keys to Living a “Charmed Life?”
Have you ever known someone who seemed to live a charmed life? They’re in the right place at the right time. They get all the right breaks…
October 6, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 6 – Living Full Throttle for God
If you followed me through a typical week, you would find times when I get things right and times when I mess things up. Times when my desire is to…
October 13, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 7 – Melting the Father’s Heart
Picture this… One day, a father gives his boy a shiny new bike. While riding the new bike, the boy realizes his father doesn’t have a bike of his…
October 20, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 8 – How to Succeed
I’m one of those people who tends to wait and see what happens. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not lazy or a slacker. I’m the type that steadily works…
October 27, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 9-10 – Are You A Person of Integrity?
There are some people in life that leave a lasting, positive impression on you. They say and do what’s right in every situation. They’re the same in…
November 3, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 11 – What a Difference a Decision Makes!
“What a difference a day makes.” It can be bright one day and dark the next. Your investments can be growing one day and tanking the next. A…
November 10, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 12 – God’s Rules of the Road
To get from point A to point B often requires several steps…and at times, a little help. But, if you will receive the help and take the steps, it’s…
November 17, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 13 – Have You Become Your Parent?
It happens to everyone. If you live long enough, it will happen to you. It’s the day no one wants. The day you fought so hard to avoid. It’s the day…
November 24, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 14 – A Heart for Reconciliation
Ever have two people you cared about become estranged from one another? It’s awkward and heartbreaking. You care about both of them, but the tension…
December 1, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 15-16 – It’s Not Fair!
“It’s not fair!” “They can’t do that!” “It’s not right!” We used these words as children when we thought we were being wronged, or when we thought…
December 8, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 17-18 – Expect the Unexpected Lessons
Ever notice how some of our greatest lessons come to us in ways we didn’t expect? Simple, common-place events can suddenly yield unexpected gems of…
December 15, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 19 – Become a Kinder and Gentler You
There are some things in life that can change a person. Going through a war. Having a stroke. Being victimized. Going through a divorce. Things like…
December 29, 2020 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 20-21 – There’s a Time for Everything.
According to the 60’s rock group, The Byrds, there is a time and a season for everything. (Actually, that idea comes from Ecclesiastes chapter 3. The…
January 5, 2021 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 22 – Thinking About God’s Goodness
As I was out walking one morning, I was struck by how pleasant the morning was. It was a little cool, a little breezy, and just right. And so, I…
January 12, 2021 · 1 min read
2 Samuel 23 – Superheroes
Over the years, superhero movies have made a comeback. When I was a boy, I read superhero comic books and dreamed about what it would be like if they…
January 19, 2021 · 2 min read
2 Samuel 24 – Righting Your Wrongs
Have you ever done something you knew was not right? Maybe others even told you it wasn’t wise, but you did it anyway. Then afterwards, things began…
January 26, 2021 · 2 min read