II Samuel 6:15 to 7:14

Welcome back to another in-depth Bible study. Let’s dive into God’s Word together, seeking understanding and insight. May His spirit guide us as we explore Scripture.

II Samuel 6:15

15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

16 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

17 And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

18 And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

19 And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.

20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

21 And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.

22 And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.

23 Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.

II Samuel 7
1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

2 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

3 And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.

4 And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,

5 Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?

6 Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.

7 In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?

8 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:

9 And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.

10 Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

11 And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:


That concludes our lesson for today. Come back tomorrow as we continue right along in the Bible. Have a great day and God bless!

Heart of a Child

To have a heart of child you must have a unique soul
Only they seek inspiration from somewhere deep below.
A rare blend
They view the world from a filter lends
always in constant search for a win.
A heart of a child; brave and bold.
Yet, susceptible to the things they are told.
If you meet one you will instantly know
By the smile on their face and the light they show.
They carry an innocence, pure and sweet.
To have one as a friend is a special treat.

II Samuel  6:4 to 6:14, In-depth Study

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4 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.

5 And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

6 And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.

7 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

8 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.

9 And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?

10 So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.

11 And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.

12 And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.

13 And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.

14 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.


That concludes our lesson for today. Come back tomorrow as we continue right along in the Bible. Have a great day and God bless!

Black and White

The imagination of a child is like no other. Tiny minds filtering the words information and just trying to make since of it. They grow and shape each and everyday, with a number of factors contributing. It’s facilitating as a parent to witness your children navigate the struggles and obstacles of life, ultimately learning how to be self sufficient. A view that is often bitter sweet. As a parent there are many times that we see the exact moment of realization often followed by a long explanation as to why the child once thought that way. These moments are often filled with whimsical Quirkiness and leave a lasting memory for me. My most recent favorite would be this.

Son: “Sissy, you know them black and white photos you see on TV sometimes”

Daughter: “Yea, you mean the ones that don’t have any color.”

Son: ” Yeah, those ones. When I was a little kid like you, probably a little younger, I saw one of those photos for the very first time. I didn’t understand the no color part, so I thought WAY WAY back in the olden days there wasn’t any color. Everyday was like colorless. Until God came one day and painted the whole world with wonderfully beautiful colors.”

Daughter: “Your so silly Bubby” *Rolls on floor laughing*

I couldn’t help but giggle at the conversation I was over hearing. My heart swelled with the abundance of cuteness. What an adorable snap shot into the mind of my then 2-3 old. The preciouness of his heart and purity of his soul shined through at that very moment. Little moments like these, make life worth living.

The Beloved Family Pet

What is good about having a pet?

What is good about having a pet? Well that depends on the pet. Some pets do not have many good attributed while others have hundreds. My pet, in my eyes, is the best puppy dog in the whole wide world. His big and fluffy and always ready to cuddle. With a heart of gold and the courage of a lion, he is the complete and total package. Soft and gentle with the family, but fierce protector of what is his. Loyal, obedient and always ready. So, what’s so great about have a pet? The process of the pet transforming into a substantial part of the family. The dog- unmatched by another animal on the planet… for its capacity to offer unconditional love, unwavering loyalty, and transform a house into a warm, joyful home.

No Routine

What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?

What part of my routine do I always try to skip if you can? This is an odd question, how would it be a routine if I try to skip it?

The Planet’s Most Underappreciated Substance: A Detailed Look at Mud

Dirt, Water and Life 


Mud- the rudimentary inventiom of adding water to dirt to create a sticky, dynamic medium. A substance not only for building childhood memories but a cornerstone of civilization that has shaped landscapes, provided shelter and continues to be an unsung hero of the global carbon cycle.

The Geological and Chemical Anatomy of Mud



Dirt + Water = Mud, simple right? Not exactly.
Geologically, mud is defined as a mixture of silt, clay, and/or loam combined with water. The composition is key, as the particle sizes dictate its behavior and uses:
  Clay: The part that is responsible for mud’s sticky, cohesive, and plastic nature. High-clay mud has low permeability, causing it to retain water and bake hard when dried.
  Silt: Silt gives mud a smooth, velvety texture and makes it slippery when wet. Silty mud is often highly fertile.
  Sand: Sand imparts grittiness, reduces stickiness, and improves drainage.
  Loam: A balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, often considered the most ideal type of soil for agriculture.

The Origin Story: From Rock to Sediment



The journey of mud begins with the weathering of crystalline igneous rocks (like granite). Over millions of years, the forces of wind, water, ice, and chemical processes break down large rocks into ever-finer particles. These particles are then transported by rivers, glaciers, and wind, eventually settling in environments where water is abundant.
When these ancient mud deposits are compressed and hardened over geological time, they form mudrocks, such as shale and mudstone—some of the most common sedimentary rocks on Earth. Essentially, if you want to read the planet’s history, look at its mud.

Mud as a Foundation of Life: Ecological Roles



Mudflats are far from a deserted wasteland. Muddy environments are among the most productive and biologically important habitats globally. Each one plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration.
Intertidal mudflats (or tidal flats) are highly fertile coastal wetlands, often found in sheltered bays and estuaries. They are ecological powerhouses:
  Nutrient Cycling: Muddy sediments are rich in particulate organic carbon (POC). The anaerobic conditions below the surface are perfect for microbes and bacteria that break down organic matter, regenerating essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus back into the water column.
  Biodiversity: Mud is home to specialized marine life, collectively known as infauna. This includes burrowing animals like bivalves (clams and mussels), worms, and crustaceans, which thrive in the soft substrate. These organisms are, in turn, a primary food source for migratory shorebirds and fish.
  Carbon Sink: The muddy seafloor is a massive natural sink for carbon dioxide. Organic carbon from decaying marine life (like phytoplankton) sinks and gets buried in the mud, where the low-oxygen conditions prevent full decomposition. This carbon is effectively locked away for millennia, making muddy coastlines a key ally in climate regulation.



Mud and Humanity: From Ancient Shelter to Modern Spa



Interestingly, the prevalence of mud can be traced as far back as man himself. Humans have utilized the unique properties of mud for nearly every aspect of civilization, forming it from a nuisance into a resource. This cost effective, readily available material is not only a great insulator but has excellent thermal properties as well. Today, mud comes in many forms and varieties and is used in numerous different ways. Below are a few construction techniques that outline the basic makeups and procedures.

  Adobe: Sun-dried bricks made from clay-rich earth, often mixed with straw for added tensile strength. Used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and modern architecture across the American Southwest and Latin America.
  Rammed Earth (Pisé): A technique where a damp mixture of earth, chalk, lime, and gravel is compacted in layers within a temporary frame. It creates thick, extremely durable walls with high thermal mass, keeping interiors cool during the day and warm at night.
  Cob and Wattle & Daub: Cob is a stacked material made from subsoil, water, and straw, while Wattle & Daub uses a woven wooden lattice (wattle) coated in a mud-based plaster (daub). Both were common in historic European and African architecture.
The resurgence of earth building today highlights its sustainability, offering a low-embodied-energy alternative to concrete and steel.


Therapeutic and Industrial Uses



Beyond construction, mud has found purpose in health, industry and sports.
  Balneotherapy (Mud Baths): Mud rich in volcanic ash, minerals, and hot spring water has been used for thousands of years in therapeutic mud baths. These treatments are believed to relieve arthritis, improve circulation, and soothe skin conditions due to the minerals and heat retention properties of the clay.
  Drilling Mud: In the oil and gas industry, “drilling mud” (or drilling fluid) is a complex mixture of clay, water, and chemicals pumped into a wellbore. Its functions are critical: to cool the drill bit, carry rock cuttings out of the hole, and maintain pressure to prevent blowouts.

Baseball Mud: The practice of rubbing down new baseballs began officially in 1938 when Philadelphia Athletics coach Russell Aubrey “Lena” Blackburne discovered a special kind of mud along a tributary of the Delaware River in New Jersey. Before this, teams used harsh, inconsistent substances like shoe polish or infield dirt, which often damaged the leather of the glossy, slippery new baseballs. Blackburne’s mud was unique because its blend of fine silt, clay, and sand would dull the factory sheen and provide a crucial, consistent grip for pitchers without scratching or discoloring the hide. This Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud quickly became, and remains, the only legal substance permitted by Major League Baseball (MLB) to prepare game balls. The mud is collected from a secret location and is still used today before every professional baseball game to ensure every pitch is thrown with a ball that has the ideal, non-slick texture.

Conclusion:


A deeper appreciation from the deepest ocean trenches to the high-plains adobe villages, mud is a ubiquitous and potent force. It is the raw material of the geological past, a bustling, life-sustaining ecosystem in the present, and a sustainable building block for the future.
The next time you encounter a patch of mud, take a moment to look past the mess. You are standing before a substance that is highly complex, ecologically critical, and utterly essential to the history and future of life on Earth.

Sources:



https://citychangers.org/mud-fact-file/

https://fpdcc.com/did-you-know-its-international-mud-day/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Mud

https://www.mymajors.com/career/mud-worker/

https://baseballrubbingmud.com/

II Samuel 5:1 to 6:3, In-depth Study

Welcome back to another in-depth Bible study. May you have listening ears and eyes that see. Join me as we dive into Father’s word.

II Samuel 5
1 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.

2 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.

3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

4 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

6 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.

7 Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

8 And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, that are hated of David’s soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.

9 So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

10 And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.

11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

12 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

13 And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

14 And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

15 Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

16 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.

18 The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

19 And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

20 And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim.

21 And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.

22 And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

23 And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

25 And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

II Samuel 6
1 Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.

2 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.

3 And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.


That concludes our lesson for today. Come back tomorrow as we continue right along in the Bible. Have a great day and God bless!

His Tiny Hands



His tiny hands wrap around mine.
His way in the world he is trying to find.

As his footsteps grow stronger,
my hand he needs no longer.

Slowly but surely he will drift away,
oh how I dread that day.

When he becomes a man
with the whole world in his hand.

I’ll look back and see them stressful days we’re not so bad
and I should’ve been thankful for the time that I had.

I need not to focus on bills, work, or dishes
and focus more on his wishes.

A little more mommy is what he needs.
Even if it’s just cuddling and watching tv.

Because one day I will want these days back,
but the power I will lack.

So I’m going to forget about everyday stress
or the house being a mess.

I’m going to focus on my little man.
I will be his biggest fan.

His laugh, his cute little games, or the way he says my name,
nothing is quite the same.

The way he sleeps, the way he sings,
the way he loves the simplest things.

Nothing can compare
to the love that we share.

Nothing is better than me being there every step of the way,
each and every day.

So I can be my son’s hero
and my regrets be zero.

And take everyday as a blessed opportunity
to be the best mom I can be.

II Samuel  3:19 to 4:12, In-depth Study

Welcome back to another in-depth Bible study. May you have listening ears and eyes that see. Join me as we dive into Father’s word.

II Samuel 3:19

19 And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.

20 So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.

21 And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.

22 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

23 When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

24 Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?

25 Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

26 And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

27 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

28 And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

29 Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father’s house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.

30 So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

31 And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.

32 And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

33 And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?

34 Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.

35 And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.

36 And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

37 For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.

38 And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

39 And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.

II Samuel 4
1 And when Saul’s son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

2 And Saul’s son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin:

3 And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)

4 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.

5 And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.

6 And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.

7 For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his bedchamber, and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and gat them away through the plain all night.

8 And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.

9 And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

10 When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings:

11 How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?

12 And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged them up over the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth, and buried it in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron.


That concludes our lesson for today. Come back tomorrow as we continue right along in the Bible. Have a great day and God bless!

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