A Stunning Victory
When God says He is going to do something, He does it. It doesn’t matter how much we debate or doubt; God is going to do what He says. Gideon found this out when God called him to deliver Israel … Read More
When God says He is going to do something, He does it. It doesn’t matter how much we debate or doubt; God is going to do what He says. Gideon found this out when God called him to deliver Israel … Read More
Battles are not won by doubters. Champions conquer their foes and overpower their opposition despite the odds or what others might say. But this first begins by believing the truth and defeating fear. The story of Gideon presents a prime … Read More
Music is a powerful medium of communication. The power lies in the compelling language, the memorable words, and the melodic sound. And although we have no sound to the music of Scripture, we still find the Bible’s songs powerful in … Read More
God’s people are not called to comfortable passivity but to faithful activity. As much as we like to think about the courageous examples the judges of Israel left behind, their character flaws remind us of our own apathy, faithlessness, and … Read More
In the days of Ezra and Zerubbabel, the people of Israel had come to realize that they were small. A mere remnant had returned from Babylon to rebuild the temple and the city. But God emphasized through Zechariah that only … Read More
Every New Year brings with it renewed goals, hopes, and resolutions. Failing to achieve our worthy aspirations by the end of the year should not dissuade us from recommitting ourselves yet again. When God established time, He created seasons that … Read More
The seasonal change in the weather reminds me of the seasons of life we regularly experience—seasons of joy, seasons of sorrow, seasons of pain, seasons of growth, etc. There are mountain tops and there are valleys. There is warmth and … Read More
God is faithful to keep His promises. This fact is the basis of our faith. We must believe in God’s faithfulness, for without it, we have no guarantee of salvation. For these reasons, God’s faithfulness is a great comfort to … Read More
The daily choices we make are often backed by good intentions, but subtle deviations from holy living can easily take place. We know what is right, but instead of trusting in the Lord with all our hearts, and allowing God … Read More