“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.” Psalm 34:1-2 NKJ
Over the course of the past two months we have run with the lions through some of the most death defying, spine-tingling stories in Scripture. We have admired the courage of men like Samson, David, Benaiah, Solomon, Daniel, the missionary priest of Samaria, the unnamed prophet of Judah and of course the Lion of the…
Life is defined by the choices we make. Good decisions lead to growth in our relationship with God and our influence for His kingdom. Bad decisions can derail our spiritual growth and sabotage our witness. Think back a ways in your life . . . a month, a year, maybe even a decade. Can you…
In all of history, it has happened only once. A life fully devoted to God while simultaneously, fully engaged with the world. We call it the incarnation. It is the life of Jesus Christ; fully God, yet fully human. He was a Jew immersed in the culture of the first century world yet uncompromisingly holy. …
In thoroughbred horse racing, the ultimate measure of success is the Triple Crown. The feat involves winning three races in three states in the same year: The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and the Belmont Stakes in New York. Only twelve horses have ever accomplished the feat. The first was Sir Barton in…
Samson went down to Timnah and saw there a young Philistine woman. 2 When he returned, he said to his father and mother, “I have seen a Philistine woman in Timnah; now get her for me as my wife.” 3 His father and mother replied, “Isn’t there an acceptable woman among your relatives or among…