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An Unlikely Kindness - David and Mephibosheth

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now 20% goes to missions               Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  An Unlikely Kindness      In 2 Samuel, Chapter 9 we read about and unlikely kindness from a king to a little known diabled man. Most of us know the big stories about David.  We know the story of Samuel anointing David as king while he was tending sheep. We know the story of David and Goliath and the stories of Saul and David. We know the story of the close friendship of David and Jonathan, who was the son of King Saul. We know the many psalms written by David while he was in hiding from enemies. But amid all of these headlines there is a quieter story that does not get attention, yet has powerful application to us all. It is the story of David and Mephibosheth.  Mephibosheth is the son of Jonathan, who was the son of King Saul. So Mephibosheth is the grandson of King Saul. Even

An Unlikely Friendship

Buy  my books   " Joy in the Journey "  and  " Song in the Night" on Amazon now 20% goes to missions               Experiencing sound quality issues?  Please Click here  An Unlikely Friendship      Isolation and social distancing are norm today and they really hurt!  Many are still hunkered down in our houses avoiding contact with those we love due to health reasons of underlying health issues. It is wise to be careful during this pandemic. But it is hurting to stay away from our dear ones. Closeness in relationship and friendship has been affected adversely during the pandemic more than ever. While it is a blessing to have social media, Zoom meetings, and FaceTime, nothing can really take the place of face-to-face physical interaction. You can’t give a big hug to your grandchildren over the airwaves or feel the affirmation of a warm and understanding squeeze through the phone. But for the sake of protection we choose to discontinue family visits