Category Archives: Daily Devotions

About 2 Samuel 7 Bill T. Arnold Writes: This text illustrates through the life of David once again the nature of evangelical faith.  By this I mean the way the narrative is blended into its portarayal of David a desire … Continue reading →

There is a song that youth have been singing for a while now.  It is called Undignified http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQeNVXY6ZIc by David Crowder.  When I have been with junior highers there has been some slam-dancing and the church becomes a mosh pit.  … Continue reading →

Bob Marley made Zion famous again when I was growing up.  He held up Zion as an image of freedom and hope.  The Jewish people are derided as ‘Zionist’ by their neighbours.  As an accusation, Zionism is een as a … Continue reading →

Ishbosheth was killed.  His murderers thought they were doing David a fsvour.  In a sense they were.  By removing the heir of Saul David’s claim to the throne was strengthened.  However, David did not approve of the way two men … Continue reading →

A lot of American movies, especially action movies, focus on revenge.  Revenge is attractive because it leaves room for justice to run its course.  If we repay a crime we are dishing out punishment.  If a life is taken and … Continue reading →

It’s Halloween.  It’s All Hallows E-en.  It’s a Christian holiday when we prepare for All Hallows Day.  All Hallows Day or  All Saints’ Day is a day when we remember those heroes of the faith who have lived in exemplary … Continue reading →

My blood was stirred watching The Royal wedding when the congregation sang Jerusalem.  The words are strange.  They give the impression that Jesus walked through the land of England and preached there.  However, it is used quite often for English … Continue reading →

Karma is a concept in the eastern religions that suggests a person’s fate is based on their actions in this life.  It is also related to the concept that the things that happen in this life are a just repayment … Continue reading →

In 1 Samuel 30 David returns to his home in Ziklag to find it plundered.  His men are on the brink of mutiny because all of their relatives and possessions are gone.  Unlike Saul who turned to the occult to … Continue reading →

David marches into battle with King Achish against the Israelites.  It seems that the circumstances around him are forcing David’s hand.  He can no longer pretend to slay Israelites to stay alive, he must now kill some real ones. However, … Continue reading →