David and Goliath at the Coffee Shop: Reflections on my 68th Birthday
You can listen to me read this article here: A while back I had a David and Goliath experience. I’ve certainly thought about the faith David had when he faced the giant. But I’ve never really thought much about what it was like for him when he first arrived...When Complaining Is Actually the Right Thing to Do
You can listen to me reading this article here: Many of us have been taught that complaining is a sin, definitely a sign of not trusting God. But the Scriptures give us a different picture. The difference between grumbling in rebellion and crying out in...“God’s Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways”: Is That Encouraging or Depressing?
You can listen to me reading this article here: Here’s the Scripture in question, Isaiah 55:8-9. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways...“Tell it not in Gath” (from the old BJUGrace files)
“Tell it not in Gath.” I came across this old chestnut recently. Bonus points to you if you know what it’s referring to in the Bible. Extra SUPER bonus points to you if you know how it’s used against abuse survivors. And of course, if it was actually used...
I’m Rebecca Davis, a trauma-informed writer, book coach, speaker, compassionate witness, prayer minister, and lover of Jesus who lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
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