I really like the description made of 700 of the warriors from Gibeah: among these 700 who were left handed, every one could sling a stone at a hair without missing. That's incredible accuracy. With accuracy like that, no army could stand a chance. Too bad it doesn't come down to our might. I know I've written about this before, but it's a recurring theme that must be ... [Continue Reading]
Facing Life ‘ s Giants
I'm just putting the finishing touches on a new, 2-week sermon series for the students. The series is called Facing Life's Giants, and the first sermon is on the giant of apathy. It's a giant we all face from time to time, and it's one that can kill us... especially when we have apathy with our Heavenly Father! For the first week ... [Continue Reading]
Trajedy strikes (Judges 19)
I misread the reading guide, so I'm getting back on schedule today... sorry about the confusion that I may have created. I think this is one of the saddest chapters in the bible, and it seems like it's purpose is to show the utter depravity of Israel. I couldn't help but cringe as I read about the poor concubine who was brought to death because of ... [Continue Reading]
When contentment is out of place (Judges 17-18)
I have struggled with lack of contentment for as long as I can remember. Even in elementary school I remember a teacher asking me, "Can't you just be satisfied?" So I have strived as hard as possible to reach points of contentment in my life where I am satisfied with what the Lord has given me and the life situation that I find myself in. ... [Continue Reading]
The source of Samson ‘ s strength (Judges 15-16)
The story of Samson and Delilah is one that I've heard since I was a little kid. Knowing the temptation to gloss over a familiar story quickly, I purposed to really study it this time through, and I found something I had never seen before. When Samson was asked by Delilah about the source of his strength, he avoided the question for a long time. In ... [Continue Reading]
Entertaining angels (Judges 13-14)
The Newsboys wrote a song back in the late 90s about the possibility of entertaining angels, and Hebrews warns us to realize that we could, at any moment, be doing just that. The beginning of the story of Samson is a great reminder that we might not always know just whom it is we are talking to or interacting with. Maybe you've spoken to an angel and not ... [Continue Reading]
Does God bargain with us? (Judges 11-12)
Have you ever found yourself, in your prayers, bargaining with God? If You... then I... I think sometimes we're tempted to try to bargain with God because we bargain with each other. How often do we do something for a friend with an expectation of something in return? If you do this for me, then I'll do this for you. None of us ... [Continue Reading]
Meet Emma and Brooks
I just got back from South Carolina where I was able to spend the week following the Catalyst Conference with my family. I got to meet my new nephew, Brooks, who was born on September 23. Emma, his older sister, will be 4 in December. It was nice to spend time with everyone, but I'm definitely ready to get back into the swing of things! ... [Continue Reading]
Who says women didn’t matter? (Judges 9-10)
I've heard arguments before that the Bible is naturally chauvinistic because of the time period when it was written and that directives on husbands and wives and women in general should be disregarded because of the culture in which the text was written. The passage in Judges 9 regarding the death of Abimelech is, to me, a reason why those other arguments should be tossed ... [Continue Reading]
Not by might (Judges 7-8)
Part of the reason I love the account of Gideon is the ridiculous nature of the situation. God tells Gideon to fight the Midianites - an army like the locusts in abundance and with innumerable camels. When Gideon gathers his army together, God tells him that he has too many people. After a series of dismissals, Gideon is left with 1% of his original ... [Continue Reading]
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