Category Truth

The Witch of Endor

King Saul was in dire straits.  The army of the Philistines was encamped opposite to his army, and things looked hopeless to him.  God seemed to have withdrawn his support from him because of his disobedience, and the king was…

The Battle is the Lord’s

At the conclusion of a recent Pro-Life conference in my diocese, I heard a participant say, “We really are a ragtag army, aren’t we?” Indeed.  I was immediately reminded of Gideon’s army, which I’ve commented upon before.   Gideon was…

Ruth, Boaz, and the Coming of the King

The short Book of Ruth offers a refreshing change after reading the dark book of Judges. It is a short book, with only four chapters, and can easily be read in a single sitting.  The Book of Ruth opens with…