If we left David in some turmoil last time, living in Gath and about to fight for the Philistines (1 Sam 27), our focus now returns to King Saul, who is in an even worse position. Knowing that the Lord has departed from him and facing the might of the Philistines,...

Eugene Peterson's book 'Eat This Book' (an allusion to Ezekiel 3) talks about the art of reading Scripture and of Biblical meditation, 'chewing over' God's word like a dog with a bone. 'Lectio divina' (holy reading) takes a verse or two at most and invites us to...

The song 'Our Help' by Sovereign Grace Kids was especially helpful in reminding us of many truths about the Holy Spirit. He is indeed 'our help/ to understand Your word', 'our help/ to give us strength to serve' and 'our help/ so we can love You more.' As the song...