I am the father of two children—one daughter and one son. They’re grown now, but I still have lots of photos to remind me of when they were toddlers. Along with the photos I also have lots of memories, mental snapshots that I can call up from time to time. One set of memories that…
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You have no enemies, you say? Alas! my friend, the boast is poor; He who has mingled in the fray of duty, that the brave endure, Must have made foes! If you have none, Small is the work that you have done. …
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‘Tis well. —dying words of George Washington, Revolutionary War hero and first president of the United States Second Samuel 22 through 1 Kings 2 contains a collection of various “last words” that reflect David’s entire life and faith. His final words before dying, which appear in 1 Kings 2:1-9, include these instructions to Solomon his…
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God knew that David possessed outstanding leadership qualities long before the young shepherd boy from Bethlehem became Israel’s king. David was the youngest of eight brothers whom the prophet Samuel “interviewed” for the job. He was the only one of the brothers about whom God said, “Anoint him, for he is the one” (1 Sam.…
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We interrupt this blog post for Breaking News … “Hello, I’m Samuel ben Elkanah of Truth News. This just in to our newsroom, an exclusive bombshell report from our Jerusalem affiliate: Special Counsel Nathan today has filed a five-count indictment against none other than King David, charging the beloved ruler and national hero with sexual…
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