“Your house is flooded,” said my friend over the cell phone. Graphic images flooded my mind, given that Houston, Texas, had devastating flood damage from Tropical Storm Harvey, dumping up to fifty-two inches of rain in some areas. Many from our church spent days removing muck and damaged personal items from the homes of flood victims. Rushing home, we discovered that the term “flood” is subject to interpretation. A new water filter in a new...

The reason David knew God so well was because he was constantly under attack either by God’s people or God’s enemies. You see, David actually needed God. David’s life was one storm/battle after the other. If he wasn’t dealing with external enemies he was dealing with his internal demons. David had a target on his back and the devil constantly tried to take him out. Ergo, David, unlike most Christians, clung to God for deliverance and not...