David

Rainbow over the northern end of the Sea of Galilee on a rainy winter day. It was amazing to see this symbol of Christ, and His peace, in Galilee where He lived on earth. Photo by John Buckner

The Rainbow in Scripture

January 30, 2026
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do...
Image depicting David and Goliath with David using His sling. Slings are not a child’s toy, as is sometimes portrayed. Slingers were an integral part of ancient armies. David is a classic example of someone who battled with an ancient sling

Ancient Slings 

January 7, 2026
“And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for...
Journey through 2 Samuel details the life of David, the second king of Israel, the man after God's own heart, with his victories and defeats

Journey Through 2 Samuel

September 8, 2025
Journey Through 2 Samuel 2 Samuel centers on a man named David, the second king of Israel. When you think of David, what is the first thing that comes to...
The cynics say that Christianity is a crutch for the weak. They are not so wrong. We are all weak. Christ is the only crutch that is strong enough to lean on.

Christianity is A Crutch

August 4, 2025
Christianity is A Crutch One Saturday night, in Vancouver, I had a little time alone at the hotel and decided to do the Christian (and Canadian) thing: walk across the...
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Jerusalem in Scripture

May 19, 2025
Jerusalem “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will...
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Friends From Gath

December 10, 2024
Friends From Gath  “And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath. And David...
Wild goat, or ibex, in the oasis of En Gedi. Saul pursued David and his men into the wild country here in the Great Rift Valley, some of which you can see in the background. Photo by John Buckner

Wild Goats of En Gedi

August 14, 2024
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. Then Saul took three...
God told them to tie ezov, known as hyssop in bunches and use it as a brush to apply blood to the doorposts during the climactic events of the Exodus. Hyssop in the Bible. Hyssop in Psalm 51

Hyssop 

July 10, 2024
Hyssop  “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which...
The Waterfall at En Gedi. David would often come here to hide and find refreshment.

King David’s Blessing at En Gedi 

June 19, 2024
King David’s Blessing at En Gedi  “And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the...
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Bible Valleys  

May 8, 2024
The Hebrew Bible uses several words for a valley. The largest valley is the emek, which is a wide, U-shaped valley. The valley of Elah, famous for the fight between...
After David robbed Saul's tent, he returned the spear yet kept his water cruse. This was done because comfortable sin still displeases God... Image of David sparing Saul's life as recorded in 1 Samuel 26

Why Did David Keep Saul’s Water Cruse?

January 10, 2024
In I Samuel 26, we find a puzzling account from the life of David. He recruited Joab’s brother Abishai to go with him on a high-risk night raid into the...
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The Tragic End of a Treasured Man by Pastor Scott Hooks

January 9, 2023
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. Pastor Scott Hooks has been a constant encouragement to this ministry. He is...
Arched Milky Way over the mountain dirt road in summer. Beautiful night landscape with starry sky, milky way arch, trail in mountain village, hills, green grass and purple flowers. Space and galaxy

Integrity

January 19, 2012
“Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity.”  Job 31:6 Integrity is not a product of environment or natural ability.  Imagine an orphan boy...