Category Archives: Faith

Washed for Worship?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by wamplerp

After Nathan had gone home, the Lord struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground. … Continue reading →

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Eddying Out – Sea Legs

Posted on November 23, 2014 by wamplerp

Yesterday marked the five month anniversary of the beginning of my journey walking on water with God and the bible.  It has been an amazing journey with good days, bad days, hard days, and frustrating days.  I thought this would … Continue reading →

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Waters Break Out

Posted on November 22, 2014 by wamplerp

When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. Now the Philistines had come and spread … Continue reading →

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Lamenting a Loss

Posted on November 17, 2014 by wamplerp

David took up this lament concerning Saul and his son Jonathan, and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this lament of the bow (it is written in the Book of Jashar):   “A gazelle lies slain on your … Continue reading →

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Eddying Out – Perplexing People

Posted on November 16, 2014 by wamplerp

I have been walking through 1 Samuel for about the last two weeks and I have to admit that at times it has been a confusing and tough slog.  Yesterday’s post was the last one from 1 Samuel and I need … Continue reading →

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Who do you belong to?

Posted on November 15, 2014 by wamplerp

Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelek, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar brought it to him, and David inquired of the Lord , “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” he … Continue reading →

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Choosing Safety over a Sovereign God

Posted on November 14, 2014 by wamplerp

The Philistines gathered all their forces at Aphek, and Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel. As the Philistine rulers marched with their units of hundreds and thousands, David and his men were marching at the rear with Achish. The … Continue reading →

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Abigail’s Atonement

Posted on November 12, 2014 by wamplerp

Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words and granted your request.”   When Abigail went to Nabal, he was in the house holding a banquet like … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Trail #6 – Flawed Followers

Posted on November 11, 2014 by wamplerp

God wants to transform our flaws into features. Continue reading →

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Withholding Water

Posted on November 10, 2014 by wamplerp

Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran.    A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, … Continue reading →

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