When power corrupts in the family business
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...