God is showing off the preparation of David, not the giant; but Saul the king like the other nations, sees war with the eyes of the world: “You can’t face the giant because he has been preparing for battle for years. You haven’t had any preparation at all.” [Duh. Refer to previous posts about “How […]
Note that David enters the valley of the giant equipped with a shepherd’s stick, bag, and sling. While we often make a pretty big deal about this because it plays into the “david vs goliath” scenario that has become a cliche, the reality is that David enters the valley of the giant with “what brung […]
Note that David enters the valley of the giant equipped with a shepherd’s stick, bag, and sling. While we often make a pretty big deal about this because it plays into the “david vs goliath” scenario that has become a cliche, the reality is that David enters the valley of the giant with “what brung […]
“Vetting” was originally the use of the shortened term for a veterinarian applied to the action or activity associated with examining a racehorse to determine the animal’s condition prior to it participating in a race. The horse was said to have been “vetted” because of this veterinarian “OK.” In business, “vetted” means ‘a comprehensive and […]
“Vetting” was originally the use of the shortened term for a veterinarian applied to the action or activity associated with examining a racehorse to determine the animal’s condition prior to it participating in a race. The horse was said to have been “vetted” because of this veterinarian “OK.” In business, “vetted” means ‘a comprehensive and […]
Moses has been walking on this land for 40 years leading sheep with a stick in his hand and a destiny in his belly. Then, a common bush becomes uncommon, the land becomes holy, and the stick becomes the rod of God. God doesn’t say that He just showed up to make the land holy. […]
The Bible often depicts spiritual conditions and character with animals. Beginning with satan and the serpent, a continuous line of animals are used to describe the traits of demon spirits as well as the finer qualities of believers. Why? Better question: Should be look at spiritual beings and their traits with these same insights today, […]
Have you ever noticed someone accusing you of the very thing they are doing themselves? This is a more advanced or intricate work of the political spirit. Projection, as this might be termed, is actually a learned defense mechanism based upon the reactions of people to a person’s own pattern of behavior. “Before attributing thoughts […]
Recently, this theme flowed across the surface of the public consciousness like a ripple of tsunami working across the surface of the sea. Because the media is now playing a serious game of “Gotcha” with all leaders, winners, and achievers who stand in the spotlight, the higher standard serves their interests. (This interest seldom serves […]
“You blind guides, filtering out a gnat while swallowing down a camel!” Blindness is simply lack of sight, but it is more than optics. Blindness can be total or selective. Blindness can occur when they eyes have 20/20 vision. Blindness can be a choice, an avoidance behavior, a coping mechanism, a darkness sought out between […]