SSS* Week #6 The events of Spending the Summer In Samuel are beginning to add up. We’ve gone from the miraculous birth of Hannah’s baby boy to the growing fury of King Saul. What I love most about the countless major moments in scripture is all that is in it for me. As we read through these passages, we can ask ourselves, “What lesson can I learn from these events?” “What encouragement is here that can get me going as I deal with my own situation?” “In what way is this passage Continue Reading
“Boy . . . Bye!”
(SSS* Week 5) David defeated the champion Goliath with a sling and a stone. Then, thanks to Jonathan’s loyalty, his own quickness, his wife Michal’s fidelity, and Samuel’s protection, he managed to escape King Saul’s attempts to murder him four times! Prior to these two significant events in the life of David, we are told of yet another character building interaction. David was sent by his father Jesse to see how his brothers were doing. Once he reached their camp, he heard for himself Continue Reading
Take . . . As Directed
(SSS* Week 4) Some medications are to be taken with food and some without food. Some medications should be taken first thing in the morning whereas others work best when taken at night. Did you know there are liquid suspensions that must be refrigerated whereas others are to be kept at a controlled room temperature to maintain optimal efficacy? And how would you know? By reading the label. When assessing compliance, there have been conversations where I asked a patient if they are taking Continue Reading