Bible Studies for Life - August 01, 2010

The sixth chapter of 2 Samuel begins with the celebration of the entry of the Ark of the Covenant. The celebration is quickly cut short by a sudden turn of events caused by disobedience. As the processional carrying the Ark passed by, the oxen stumb…

Explore the Bible - August 01, 2010

As I write this lesson, our son has just come back from Iraq, and our granddaughter has returned from Afghanistan. We celebrate their service to our country and their safe return to us. But they have paid a great price for our freedom.…

Bible Studies for Life - August 08, 2010

If you have ever been on a mission trip of any kind, you have probably come to the realization of how fortunate you are to be living as you do and with the luxuries you have. Sometimes even watching television reports from third world countries can…

Explore the Bible - August 08, 2010

Whoever designed my bathroom must have been young, beautiful and confident of his appearance. He put a six-by-four-foot mirror on the north wall and another on the east wall joining over the bathtub. He put another six-foot mirror over the double si…

Bible Studies for Life - August 15, 2010

The history between the families of King Saul and David is quite complicated. Despite Saul’s animosity toward David, David still chose to love Saul’s son, Jonathan, as a dear friend. Saul did not reciprocate the love David showed for Sau…

Explore the Bible - August 15, 2010

During the first weeks of my husband’s pastorate at a Baptist church, Susie made it a point to visit or call me almost daily. She drove me to the best butcher shop, dry cleaners and florist. She showed me the shortcuts through traffic, cutting…