My daughter lives in a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees. She has a big picture window that allows you to sit on the couch and look out over the neighborhood. Her house faces north. When the sun comes up, it’s rays hit the trees to the left in a brilliant explosion of orange, making […]
Tough night
Whew! I’m glad it’s finally daylight. Tossed and turned all night. Wild dreams kept me in that semi-conscious state where you feel like you’re not sleeping, but you are. Dreamed about Joab, Abishai, Asahel and Abner. I don’t think that is very common, is it? 🙂 Abishai and Asahel in particular were very prominent (go read […]
Taking a leak can make your day
When Saul came back after dealing with the Philistines, he was told, “David is now in the wilderness of En Gedi.” Saul took three companies—the best he could find in all Israel—and set out in search of David and his men in the region of Wild Goat Rocks. He came to some sheep pens along […]
Remembering what I forgot
Ever felt like you were missing something? You’re a day late, a dollar short, left your notes at home for an important meeting, didn’t pack underwear for a trip, left your cell phone at the office, forgot that today was your wedding anniversary. We do it all the time. It irks us; it can embarrass […]
As easy as sex
Interesting little revelation I had this morning — obedience to God is as easy as having sex. Bear with me. I was reading in Judges 13 about a couple by the name of Manoah and wife. She’s not named, just called “his wife.” They were to become the parents of a really famous dude by […]