2 Samuel 3 sandwiches two meaty issues of covenant between two powerful oaths, reminding us that our love for God often means choosing fidelity over feelings, covenant over comfort, and honoring one's vows: emotions are freely expressed when God is misrepresented, but those seeking sympathy for chosen sins are literally told to "be quiet, stop crying, and turn around." God's Word is emotional, and stern, in just the right portions.

David shows what righteous leadership MUST look like: it's the Word of God first, people second, and genuine love for both.

David laments the death of his friend, AND the man who repeatedly tried to kill him. We also learn an important lesson about when it's okay to shoot the messenger.

What does it mean to be a "flock" with Jesus as our shepherd: what is expected biblically of a member of Christ's church, Christ's "body" individually members one to another? Here we explore the top 10 reasons to be members.

The Song of Simeon in Luke chapter 2 reveals a life content with how - and when - God brings answers, and real peace, to our lives. Probably something we can ALL learn from.

God Rest Ye Merry... one night or season a year, or all year 'round, every day, for the rest of our lives? Only the gospel makes the latter possible.

The Angel brings a refulgent presence that instills fear, then dispels that fear with the message of the gospel: we can understand much between this brief interaction between shepherds and God's messenger.

Mary reveals things about her heart, her heart for God, and her heart for God's people. There is a lot to learn from this young woman by the Holy Spirit's inspiration.

JUDE goes for the jugular in this super-short book of the Bible, covering the weird, the warnings, and the fate of those opposed to God (and those who "pervert grace") while citing expectations and encouragement for those called and kept in Christ.

Tackling the sacraments - Baptism and Communion - and shedding light on the why and how of these means of grace God has given us.