Today I don’t feel hopeful. After discussing the news and reflecting on my reactions to a comment during a conversation, I feel a sense of disquiet, and I become frustrated to find myself still reacting this way! Can you relate? Is there an action or area of life you still struggle with? I know I […]

David’s five stones. David’s battle included his five stones; along with these, he had skills and abilities. I am unsure what you’re currently facing. I wonder if you can see your way to using some or all of the stones mentioned in the previous posts – your knowledge of God, trust, grace, worship, knowing who […]

Stone 5 = worship. David wrote and sang worship songs from a heart full of hope in God. David knew God loved Him and His people. David understood the power of words and dialogue; he knew it was okay to tell God exactly how he felt. We also see throughout the Psalms (found in the […]

Stone 4 = know who you are and Whose you are. David was overlooked, taunted, misunderstood and belittled by one who was family (1 Samuel 16 & 17:28). David knew not to consider or rely on man’s wisdom or opinion. He knew to rely on the wisdom and opinion of the One he knew He […]

Stone 3 = grace. David knew God’s grace had saved him from a lion and a bear, enabling him to win those battles. David also gave credit to God for gracing him with skills and ability (as recalled in 1 Samuel 17:34-37).  By God’s grace, David turned away from his brother Eliab (1 Samuel 17:30) […]