“The Lord…will deliver me.” I Samuel 17:37 While Goliath may look like a giant and act like a giant, in contrast to the living God he is small. David sees Goliath as one who is defying the armies of the living God. He confidently appears before Goliath in his shepherd’s clothes, armed with only his […]
“Let us not become weary in doing good…” Galatians 6:9 What did you want to be when you grew up? Many of us had dreams of being astronauts, movie stars, doctors or baseball players. What happened to those dreams? Well, the simple answer is… we grew up. Most of us had to adjust or abandon […]
“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out.” Hebrews 11:8 Is God calling you to do something difficult? Perhaps to take a missions trip to help people in need. Or to witness to someone throwing her life away with bad decisions. Or to show kindness and love in a relationship that needs […]
“My strength is made perfect in weakness.” II Corinthians 12:9 Abraham’s life illustrates the importance of faith when God asks us to move beyond our comfort zone. While we stretch our spiritual muscles, we may feel discomfort. But when you boldly step out in faith and obedience to God, you may be surprised at how […]
“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 God’s children are not promised a life of ease, of prosperity, nor of good health. Yet we are never alone in our trouble. Isaiah 43:2 reminds us that when we pass through deep waters, God is […]