David

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July 18, 2021-2 Samuel 7:1-14a (Pentecost 8-Year B)

A house does not make a home. As King David settles into his own palace in Jerusalem, he begins to wonder about building a suitable house, a temple, for God's ark. God's response to David's generous gift is curiosity. “When…

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July 11, 2021-2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 (Pentecost 7-Year B)

Most people know about the Ark of Covenant through popular movies like “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” This text from 2 Samuel 6 contains a rich story about the ark and how King David moved the ark into Jerusalem for…

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July 4, 2021-2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 (Pentecost 6-Year B)

How does your story define your own life, values, or leadership? This episode takes a look at what Dr. Walter Fluker calls “Ethical Leadership.” It is about how leadership is grounded in one's own story. In this week's reading, we…

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June 27, 2021-2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 (Pentecost 5-Year B)

Our world affords us little time to lament and grieve our losses. This week's episode explores the lament of David over King Saul and David's beloved friend Jonathan. In this lovely long of lament, David explores love, anger, faith, and…

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June 20, 2021-1 Samuel 17:32-49 (Pentecost 4-Year B)

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most renowned children's stories in the Bible. When these rich stories are read only with a child's perspective some of the deeper meanings about power, faith, and stewardship are lost.…

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June 13, 2021-1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 (Pentecost 3-Year B)

This episode focuses on the pivotal moment when David was selected to be the new King of Israel following the reign of Saul. While David may appear to be the center of this story, it is actually God's vision, power,…