Game of Thrones
“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 5:12) We’ve seen David respond well in bad situations …but how will he respond in good ones? I think of those lottery winners you always hear about. Like […]
From Bad to Worse
“Now one day he went into the house to do his work, and none of the household servants were there. She grabbed him by his garment and said, “Sleep with me!” But leaving his garment in her hand, he escaped and ran outside.” (Genesis 39:11–12) Potiphar’s wife commands Joseph to sleep with her the way […]
Don’t Fight Against Yourself (1 Peter 2:11)
There’s a war between sin and righteousness going on inside each of us. And there’s a predictable sequence that will result in our defeat… Peter knows by personal experience about the war within, and he urges us to stop carrying the enemy’s ammunition.
Schadenfreude
Getting ready for bed last night, there were signs…the onset. As the sun rose this morning, it had arrived. A real malady. I felt like the hero in Kafka’s short story, The Metamorphosis, who woke up one morning to find he had turned into a giant bug overnight! When your wife wakes up, looks you […]
