As I studied 1st and 2nd Samuel this morning, a pattern emerged clearly. David’s passion for the LORD’s name is kindled and after This comes the victory. Look at the showdown with Goliath. This giant doesn’t taunt just Israel but God Himself. The text says in 1 Samuel 17, “when all the men of […]
The Christian life is a life that demands your full attention. If we are living as we ought to, the enemy will be prowling near us often. We must be ready for his attacks. He will attempt to divide you off from the family of God and make you feel alone, weak, and worthless. […]
As a kid, I learned to adapt to my situation and took on the mindset that success is the best revenge. I out-performed person after person that came into my life, hoping and trusting in my own ability. This “Be the best” attitude worked great until I was made aware of my sin. My attempt […]
Though our eyes may be blinded to the spiritual realm, a war is raging all around us. We need only to look in our thoughts as evidence. For the spirits of the antichrist are forever seeking to gain ground in the minds and hearts of man. So how are we to know which is the […]
Often times when I’m at my lows in life, I turn to the Psalms. They repeatedly paint a picture of struggle, persecution, crying out to God Almighty, Him answering, or a combination of all of the above. Psalm 18 is one of those Psalms. Time after time David finds himself in need and cries out […]
Are you experiencing victory over and freedom from sin today? The Christian life is to be a life of freedom. Not freedom to sin, but freedom from sin. I think this is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We stay trapped in a cycle of trying filled by defeat; only to explain […]
Why is life so hard? Because we are in the midst of war! There is an unrelenting spiritual enemy plotting and scheming to steal, kill, and destroy every good gift from Our Heavenly Father. It is easy to lose heart and focus when life gets difficult and to look at your circumstances and be downcast. […]
Is it not true that the minute we think we’re doing our best, pride sweeps in and we’re destined for a fall? Humility is key in the spiritual battle we all face. For we are no match for the devil in our strength. We can only resist him by faith, trusting in the One who […]
If I think back through all the times I have sinned, I’m certain there was a way of escape and yet I chose to be carried away and enticed just as James says: “But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, […]
When we did our last sibling group adoption (13 yrs ago) it was slightly chaotic at home. I was working 2 hours away and commuted Monday – Friday and traveled out of state as needed. As the transition unfolded, it was clear that something had to change. Financially we needed to have the income but […]