TAMAR If you look into studies of The Tree of Life, you discover how two polar opposites exist. One is chesed. Chesed is defined as loving kindness. Additionally, the opposite of chesed is gevurah. Gevurah can be defined as boundaries, strictness, or judgement. True love (chesed) only ... Read More about BOUNDARIES
TAMAR’S DISGRACE
TAMAR’S DISGRACE After Amnon took Tamar against her will, he hated her. Amnon's selfish attitude only added to Tamar’s disgrace. This fact reveals Amnon never truly loved Tamar. It drives home the point that he only lusted after her. There was no concern for Tamar’s ... Read More about TAMAR’S DISGRACE
AMERICA BETWEEN THE STRAITS – 250 YEARS
250 YEARS OF FREEDOM Here we are about to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. All across the nation people are preparing for grand celebrations. For me, it seems more of a time of reflection and meditation. This occasion brings much to mind. I think a lot about the America I used to ... Read More about AMERICA BETWEEN THE STRAITS – 250 YEARS
DECEPTIVE NAMES
DECEPTIVE NAMES Names of biblical characters usually carry meanings. However, perhaps some of the names of King David’s children were not very accurate. I can think of at least three who had deceptive names. It wasn’t long before the consequences of David’s sins surfaced within ... Read More about DECEPTIVE NAMES
LIVING IN THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
LIVING IN THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Life becomes much harder when we are suffering the consequences of sin. These sins can affect us and all of those who live after us. A pattern is formed and it must be broken. This becomes a challenge to every generation. If I had been in King David’s ... Read More about LIVING IN THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
THOUGHTS FOR FATHER’S DAY – 2026
IT IS ALMOST FATHER'S DAY Father’s Day 2026 is coming on Sunday. As you might have suspected, I have a few thoughts for Father's Day - 2026. These thoughts begin with an important question. Where would we all be without the amazing fathers who have guided us forward into a more abundant ... Read More about THOUGHTS FOR FATHER’S DAY – 2026
REBUKE FROM NATHAN
REBUKE FROM NATHAN When a rebuke from Nathan addressed David with his sin, David seemed to behave similar to a lot of us. He appeared to be totally oblivious to how deep and how bad his sins had become. Humans have a tendency to point fingers quickly when everyone else commits a sin. ... Read More about REBUKE FROM NATHAN
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