That’s kind of an odd thought isn’t it?  But that is the predicament that King Saul found himself in.  He was near the end of his life and reign.  He had long ago rejected God’s commandments and had found himself rejected by God.  Literally, Saul had lived a lifetime without God after knowing what the [...]

In reading through Samuel, I came across a phrase which stood out to me in the story of Nabal.  In 1 Samuel 25, he is the man from whom David requested food when he was shearing his sheep.  He gave a rough, rude answer and sent David’s men away empty.
When his servants were discussing the [...]

In 1 Samuel 24, as I was reading today, I pondered verse 4. Apparently at some point in the past, a prophet of God had spoken to David that God would deliver David’s enemy into his hand to do with as seemed best to David. What a prophecy!
Can you imagine having that spoken [...]

In Samuel 17:31-37, David has been brought before King Saul.  People have heard David’s bold words about how Goliath had to be faced.  Saul has sent for him.
When David expresses that he will fight Goliath, King Saul says this is impossible due to his youth and inexperience.
David shares the story of fighting against a lion [...]

In reading Samuel again, I was struck by something I hadn’t thought of before.
In chapter 16, when God tells Samuel to go anoint a new king, we are told that Samuel looked at Jesse’s firstborn and said, “Surely God’s anointed is standing right here.”  God told Samuel that He had rejected Eliab because God looks [...]

Had some thoughts while listening to a sermon on Jonah.
In Jonah 3, it says God spoke to Jonah the second time.  What happened between the first time God spoke and the second time?  We know.

Jonah rejected God’s word.
Jonah’s life took a decidedly downhill turn (repeated use of word “down”).
Jonah possibly attempted suicide by telling the [...]

Would you rather have cash in hand or an opportunity? Would you rather have a sure job or an opportunity? Would you rather have a paint by number or a blank canvas?
How we answer these questions every day of our lives not only shows what we understand about God, but it also determines [...]

Joshua 7 talks about the sad life of Achan, a man who tried to hide his sin from God. For those who are struggling with confession, guilt and overcoming the bondage of sin, this sermon is a must-hear.
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Teaching children is always an adventure. Once you begin to share with children about the supernatural realm, some people become uncomfortable with just how to do this. This lesson talks about ways in which you can share some of the truths about the Holy Spirit with children.
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Use examples and object lessons.
Use testimonies [...]

How to hear and learn to listen to the voice of God. Part 2/2.