Ebenezer: Stone of Help
The idea for these Ebenezer stones comes from 1 Samuel 7:1-17, where the prophet of God took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen.
When Your Enthusiasm is Failing
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing great is ever accomplished without enthusiasm.” Enthusiasm is much more than just emotional hype.
Knowing The Good Shepherd’s Voice
In John 10, Jesus makes a distinct contrast between the Good Shepherd and the false shepherds of Israel.
Ichabod and The Glory Days
God will never relegate Himself to being our good luck charm. The new birth is more than an ancient memory.
Dedicated to God, But a Stranger to His Heart
Samuel is an example of how we should never settle for knowledge of God without genuine relationship with Him.
God’s Plans Transcend Man’s Corruption
God rebuked Eli for “honoring his sons above the Lord” and allowing them to continue in their parade of desecration.
Anxiety, and The Prayer of The Distressed
Hannah’s prayer was born out of deep distress, yet her petition will not only impact her circumstances, but the future of an entire nation.
God’s Plan For Roaring Success
George Shinn grew up on welfare checks. He struggled in school and was the last person anyone thought would find success in this life.
Peter’s Rooster Crows: Reconditioned for Grace
The Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov taught the idea of conditioned reflexes. Jesus reconditioned Peter’s reflexes after the rooster crowed.
The Last Emperor: Dealing With Our Naughtiness
In Bernardo Bertolucci’s Italian/Chinese epic, The Last Emperor, a young child is anointed as the last emperor of China.