THE LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES SEEN IN DAVID AND SAUL

May 16, 2025

“And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him, so that Saul set him over the men of war. And this was good in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.” (1 Samuel 18:5 ESV). David was an obedient and enthusiastic servant of King Saul. God

THE NAME THAT IS GREATER THAN THE GIANT YOU FACE

May 15, 2025

“You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45 ESV). What David said to Goliath as they closed for battle revealed his

SAUL’S TRUE CHARACTER REVEALED

May 14, 2025

‘And Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning. And it was told Samuel, ‘Saul came to Carmel, and behold, he set up a monument for himself and turned and passed on and went down to Gilgal.’” (1 Samuel 15:12 ESV). This moment reveals Saul’s heart more than his words. Though commanded by God

KING SAUL, A STUDY IN LEADERSHIP FAILURE

May 13, 2025

“Then Jonathan said, ‘My father has troubled the land. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey.’” (1 Samuel 14:29 ESV). It’s heart-breaking to read the stories about King Saul, Israel’s first king. Although he reigned for forty years, his leadership style was fraught with short-sighted and ill-conceived

THE CHALLENGE OF SHARING YOUR FAITH WITH FAMILY

May 12, 2025

“For not even his brothers believed in him” (John 7:5 ESV). Jesus had four younger half-brothers named James, Joses, Judas and Simon and several unnamed sisters (Mark 6:3) by his mother, Mary and his adopted father, Joseph. Prior to Christ’s resurrection his brothers didn’t believe in him. We don’t read much about them, but here

THE BREAD THAT GIVES LIFE

May 11, 2025

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” — John 6:51 (ESV) In this powerful statement, Jesus identifies Himself as “the living bread that came down from

DO YOU SEEK THE GIFT OR THE GIVER?

May 10, 2025

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” (John 6:27 ESV). Jesus challenged the motives of the crowd who followed Him after the miraculous feeding of the

LITTLE IN OUR HANDS, MUCH IN HIS

May 9, 2025

“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” (John 6:9 ESV). Andrew brought a young boy to Jesus who had a small and poor lunch, just five barley loaves and two fish. Barley bread was the food of the poor, and the lunch

HAVE YOU LEARNED TO LISTEN FOR GOD’S VOICE?

May 8, 2025

‘And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.”’ (1 Samuel 3:10 ESV). While young Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle he was awakened a fourth time by the voice of the Lord calling him. The first three times he ran to Eli,

SAMUEL’S LIFE POINTS TO JESUS

May 7, 2025

“Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy clothed with a linen ephod.” (1 Samuel 2:18 ESV). Even as a young boy, Samuel was serving in the tabernacle, wearing a linen ephod—the garment of a priest. This verse highlights how unique Samuel was, especially when we see him in contrast to Eli’s corrupt sons. Samuel