by Wil Rice IV | Devotionals
II Samuel 18:32 And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? Have you ever won a great victory in battle and then lost the war. I’m not talking about a literal, physical, violent encounter. I just mean sometimes you have some goal in mind and maybe you...
by Wil Rice IV | Devotionals
II Samuel 22:28 And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down. It is always fascinating to see the back story behind a book, song, or film that has been influential in your life. In II Samuel 22, we...
by Wil Rice IV | Devotionals
II Samuel 20:10 But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab’s hand. David certainly was a man who had seen a lot of trouble, and such a man needs dependable people who can help both in times of difficulty and in times of prosperity. Joab, David’s general,...
by Wil Rice IV | Devotionals
II Samuel 17:24 Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him. It is amazing how lonely one can feel even in crowded places. For instance, if you go to the metropolis of New York City, there are people everywhere,...
by Wil Rice IV | Devotionals
II Samuel 13:1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. Years ago, when you went to a commercial carwash, especially a do-it-yourself carwash, the carwash would only...