Where Do We Find Unconditional Love?

Where Do We Find Unconditional Love?

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Life of David

As David returned to his hometown, he yearned for the unconditional love Samuel mentioned even more, then he sensed it in The Presence… [David’s Diary Entry] In the quietude of Bethlehem, I find myself pondering the elusive nature of unconditional love The...
How Can We Guard Against Self-Deception?

How Can We Guard Against Self-Deception?

by | Sep 20, 2023 | Life of David

David (fictionally) wrote Samuel about how he would avoid self-deception. But from the actual words of prayers in his Psalms, we have reason to believe that he practiced self-examination back in the days. Psalm 139:1–4..23-24 (NLT)1O Lord, you have examined my heart...
What Lies Beneath Disobedience?

What Lies Beneath Disobedience?

by | Sep 19, 2023 | Life of David

Samuel sent (a fictional) reply to David and filled him in on what happened to Saul in the incident recorded in 1 Samuel 15:10-26, especially from his excuse 19[Samule asked], “Why haven’t you obeyed the Lord? Why did you rush for the plunder and do what was...
Why Does Obedience Matter?

Why Does Obedience Matter?

by | Sep 17, 2023 | Life of David

Today we read (a fictional) letter from David to his father based on 1 Samuel 16:14-23 before the flashback to 1 Samuel 15 19So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, the shepherd”… 21So David went to Saul and began serving him. Saul...