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 God seemed to have withdrawn his support from him because of his disobedience, and the king was … Continue reading The Witch of Endor
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 … Continue reading The Battle is the Lord’s
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 … Continue reading Ruth, Boaz, and the Coming of the King