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Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2025)
Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God's grace, we can move…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Day 119: David's Wisdom (2025)
In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can h…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)
Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of dang…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Day 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)
Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are st…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Day 116: David and Abigail (2025)
Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today's …
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Day 115: King Saul is Spared (2025)
Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it's God who decides who holds power, …
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Day 114: David Saves Keilah (2025)
Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God's will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, …
Published on 8 months ago
Day 113: Broken Trust (2025)
In today's readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. To…
Published on 8 months ago
Day 112: True Friendship (2025)
Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, an…
Published on 8 months ago
Day 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)
Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to …
Published on 8 months ago