Our denominational campground’s name is Bonclarken. Have you ever thought about that word? Do you know what Bonclarken means?

2013 marked my first year in seminary. Before then, I knew I was not the most spiritual person, but I realized the gravity of the situation while attending classes that year. My professors’ words were like honey. I couldn’t get enough! As I studied more, reviewed my copious amounts of notes, and read the Bible, I realized the startling truth.

Do you know the rest of the story of David and Bathsheba? If not, I would encourage you to take a look at it. It’s shocking. David was a man sought out by God, chosen by God, and described by God as being one after his own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). To put it in today’s terms, he believed in God faithfully and followed him with all of his heart! And yet, in a moment, he is a man who fell into sin so immense that some say he broke each of the Ten Commandments in one fell swoop. What happened?