Sunday’s Coming

Doing things for God? (2 Samuel 7:1-14a)

David and Nathan both get it wrong, and so do we.

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I have a lot of ideas about what God needs from me: a new devotional book; a fantastic, child-friendly worship program; a new church parking lot; political advocacy; compelling more people to serve on committees. I could go on and on (and sometimes do).