Leigh Ann Thomas

Few biblical stories have captivated us more than David's life and times. From simple shepherd to King of Israel, David’s journey is filled with honor, dignity, and victory, as well as anguish, despair, and unrelenting heartache. As we discover in scripture, his sacred, covenant relationship with God is the golden thread woven throughout his days (2 Samuel 7:8-17). Let’s take a closer look at specific seasons in David’s life, and marvel at God’s work in the heart of this humble musician, poet, warrior, and shepherd-king.

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Are we simply offering “good thoughts” or are we pledging to take these worries and concerns before our Heavenly Father? Is there a difference? And if so, why is prayer important?

This is a summary of the Biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah and their destruction.

Psalm 38:9 is filled with hope for those with a spirit of heaviness because it’s a reminder that God is aware of our burdens.

One of the earliest verses I learned was Psalm 119:11 from the King James Version: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.