We worship a sovereign God. That’s a heady way to start a post, but it’s a truth many of us need to hear more often. God is in absolute control of his entire Creation, from the largest galaxies to the tiniest microorganisms. At the same time, God tells us to pray. We should exercise the…
Read MoreSeries: Lessons from 1 Samuel
Various lessons we can learn from the book of 1 Samuel
God Still Speaks: Will You Listen?
The third chapter of 1 Samuel marks a turning point in the history of Israel. God had not spoken to his people for a very long time. Sin was so rampant among his people that he chose to remain silent: Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of…
Read MoreQuick Fix Faith: When We Want God’s Help Without Holiness
One of mankind’s greatest inventions is duct tape. Nothing breaks that can’t be fixed with good old duct tape. I’ve seen water bottles sealed, shoes fixed, cell phone screens repaired, and even side-view mirrors held onto cars by duct tape. Don’t knock that last one until you try it — I know from experience. Deep…
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