When our goals destroy
King David, unable to find a way to cover up his role in Bathsheba’s pregnancy, decides to have her husband, Uriah, killed. So Joab, a key general in David’s army, places Uriah at a vulnerable spot...
Faith & Family Business
When power corrupts in the family business
June 26, 2022
My last reflection focused on Uriah’s decision, while on leave from battle, to avoid sleeping with his wife, Bathsheba. This thwarted King David’s plans to hide his own affair with Uriah’s wife. So...
Choosing principle over pleasure
June 19, 2022
Last week we focused on several bad decisions made by King David, resulting in the pregnancy of Bathsheba, a married woman. David then calls Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah, home from battle, assuming...
Bad choices in the family business
June 12, 2022
Recall that King David stayed home and sent others out to battle the enemy. And while David is at his house, a situation develops in which he makes some bad decisions.It happened, late one afternoon...
Are you where you need to be?
June 5, 2022
David, the king of Israel, has accomplished much. He’s conquered enemies, has a loyal following, and he’s brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. He’s been the recipient of God’s favor. You...
Learning from David’s life
May 29, 2022
Over the last five months, we’ve reflected on David’s journey from shepherd to warrior to fugitive to king; from first being praised and then being hunted by a tormented King Saul; from marrying Saul...
Courage in the family business
May 22, 2022
While most of my reflections focus on King David’s life and behavior, let’s consider others in the narrative. Joab was a relative of David’s and his trusted military commander. Here we see Joab...
When they question your motives
May 15, 2022
After the kind act of restoring the inheritance of Mephibosheth, David attempts another gesture of goodwill. He send messengers to a nearby kingdom to console the son of that country’s deceased king...
Be Kind to the Next Generation
May 8, 2022
After David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he has difficult words with his wife Michal, the youngest daughter of the late King Saul. More time goes by, David conquers other foes, and...
Demonstrating your faith during challenging times
February 6, 2022
Welcome to my third Faith and Family Business series, focusing on the Biblical King David. David’s story explores a full range of emotions and experiences in life, offering insights about ourselves...