Author: Scott

There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary. 2 Samuel 21:15 Recently, I was fortunate enough to travel with my wife, my adult children, and my parents to visit extended family. Every time I make a…
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And they did all that the king commanded. And after that God responded to the plea for the land. 2 Samuel 21:14 I wrote yesterday about making amends, which is something I needed to do for my own recovery. This involved me admitting I was wrong, me offering an apology, me taking responsibility, and me…
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Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, “There is bloodguilt on Saul and on his house, because he put the Gibeonites to death.” 2 Samuel 21:1 Step nine of the 12 steps says that…
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And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king gave him his oath. 2 Samuel 19:23 Recently, I was asked what I might speak about at a church event. I responded that I’m a bit of a broken record as I really have only one message, which is this – When…
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Then Joab came into the house to the king and said, “You have today covered with shame the faces of all your servants, who have this day saved your life and the lives of your sons and your daughters . . .” 2 Samuel 19:5 In my drug addiction, my appetite made my decisions, which…
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And the king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.” 2 Samuel 18:5 I recently asked my parents what advice they’d give to their kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. My father challenged us to discover and become who God made us to be. My mother said…
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When Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey and went off home to his own city. He set his house in order and hanged himself, and he died and was buried in the tomb of his father. 2 Samuel 17:23 My wife showed me a story a while back about…
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Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Go in to your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the house, and all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a stench to your father . . .” 2 Samuel 16:21 A couple months ago, we had an open house at which there was a lot of…
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Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me back and let me see both it and his dwelling place. But if he says, “I have no pleasure in you,” behold, here I am, let him do to me what seems…
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Absalom sent secret messengers throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then say, ‘Absalom is king at Hebron!’” 2 Samuel 15:10 I’ve never consciously thought that I could do a better job than God and I’ve never really thought, I should be God. I have,…
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