The practice of Contemplative Prayer is clearly taught by some of the great heroes of the faith. But is it taught in the Bible? Continue reading “Contemplative Prayer in the Bible”
1 Kings chapter 1
Elderly David sleeps with a young woman. Adonijah tries to overthrow David. Continue reading “1 Kings chapter 1”
2 Samuel chapter 24
David takes a census of the nation. David’s sin is judged. David builds an altar. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 24”
2 Samuel chapter 23
The Last Words of David. David’s mighty men. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 23”
2 Samuel chapter 22
David’s song. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 22”
True Fasting
Most of us think fasting is about food. But the prophet Isaiah calls for TRUE fasting. It is to undo injustice and oppression. It is to feed and clothe poor people. Continue reading “True Fasting”
2 Samuel chapter 21
Justice for the Gibeonites. Burying Saul’s family. Battling giants from Philistia. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 21”
2 Samuel chapter 20
The revolution of Sheba son of Bichri. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 20”
2 Samuel chapter 19
Joab rebukes David. David returns to Jerusalem. David reconciles with Shimei, and Mephibosheth, and Barzillai. Israel and Judah argue over the king. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 19”
2 Samuel chapter 18
Joab kills Absalom. David comes to his senses. Continue reading “2 Samuel chapter 18”