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.
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.
Failure Is a Part of The Story
As we come to the conclusion of our devotional series in the study of Gideon, we see that one of Israel’s most famed heroes doesn’t finish strong as a leader.
Downsizing: How God Sets You Up for Success
Downsizing is something that God has used throughout history as a peculiar means of positioning His people for something really big.
Putting a Fleece Before The Lord
Gideon puts God to the test in order to guarantee an improbable victory. Was it commendable, or was it the desperate act of a weak and insecure faith?
God Doesn’t Call the Equipped, He Equips the Called
Have you ever felt like God required something of you that you were not capable of delivering? I think Gideon did.
Syncretism and Those “Functional Gods”
God’s response to religious syncretism is much more direct and candid than my wife’s response to culinary syncretism.