Noah was shaped by nature. Certain traits of his parents became his by natural conception. Yes, without his participation, Noah was born a fallen child of Adam. Before he exited the womb and did anything good or evil, the fetus was already a sinner. Noah was further shaped by nurture. As he lived upon the … More The Holy Father
From a human perspective, David has every right to take matters into his own hands. Before him is a wicked man, filled with an evil spirit, hell-bent on doing him harm. Three thousand men are waiting outside the cave to heed Saul’s command to remove David’s head. Yes, at this moment, both justice and prudence … More Honoring the Dishonorable
In 1 Samuel 16, the ideal man is presented. The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among … More The Ideal Man
Unfathomable Grace 