Monday, March 18, 2024
Even though I was raised in the church, I spent a season of my life walking away from God. I had my own plan and purpose to pursue that did not include him. I am so thankful for his grace and mercy. So thankful that in a very dark season, he pulled me closer and… Read more
Friday, March 15, 2024
The story of Samson with his strength and struggles is a well-known one, a favorite of Sunday school kids. But the setup of Samson’s story shouldn’t be overlooked. The author uses the characters of Manoah and his wife to play with gender stereotypes and the different ways people experience God. Read chapter… Read more
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Judges 10-12 is yet another chunk of Scripture that shows how the Israelites continually turned away from God, engaging in idolatry and other sinful practices, which led to oppression and suffering at the hands of their enemies. Read more
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
If I were to ask you your favorite book in the Old Testament, I’m willing to bet that Judges has a 0% chance of claiming that status. The pattern of disobedience, followed by enemy attacks, followed by a judge being raised up to lead the people continues throughout this period of Israel’s history. Somehow, each… Read more