I may have told y’all before that King David is my favorite Bible hero. Have I also confessed that I love Richard Gere movies? One of the ways I enjoy “researching” biblical characters is by watching movies or reading other novels about the characters I’ll be portraying in my fiction. It often helps me delve more deeply into the culture …
Who Was Prince Jonathan–David’s Best Friend?
Have you ever had a best friend? I have several. Okay, so “best” friend implies one and only, but my God is an ABUNDANT Giver. I believe best friends are His special gift–and He can give as many as He wants! I still consider the girl who became my best friend in grade school through middle school, high school, and …
Was Michal A Victim? Are You?
I’ve always thought Saul’s daughter, who was given to David in marriage, was a victim. Michal, knowing her father wants to kill David, lowers her husband from their bedroom window. She then places a household idol on David’s side of the bed. Her dad’s guards barge in, take her to the king, where she must defend herself before his council. …
Review of My Brother, The King by Jubilee Lipsey
Thanks to my friend, Chautona Havig, for recommending this wonderful book, My Brother the King, by Jubilee Lipsey! I absolutely LOVED it! The story of Jonathan and David has always seemed like more of a “Guy” story, but author Jubilee Lipsey brings a level of emotion and understanding to their friendship and to ancient Middle Eastern culture that absolutely gripped …
Kindred Friendships
I recently spoke at a women’s conference at a church in Albuquerque. My dear friend Meg gave the women’s director my name because they have been close friends for over twenty years. Women’s friendships are some of the most wonderful and awful experiences in our lifetime! The two women in the picture with me fall into the wonderful category. They …