1 Samuel 5-7 describes a time during Samuel the prophet's ministry when the Philistines seemed to have the upper hand against the children of Israel. When chapter five opens, the ark of the covenant has been captured, the high priest Eli has died from shock, and Eli’s grandson is named Ichabod upon his sudden birth: …
Give Me A Faith Like Naomi
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you …
God Means What He Says
Yesterday, I finished up the book of Numbers. One commentator sums up this book in the following statement: The Book of Numbers essentially bridges the gap between the Israelites receiving the Law (Exodus and Leviticus) and preparing them to enter the Promised Land (Deuteronomy and Joshua). Most of the book focuses on the generation that …
The Deconstruction of Faith
Recently, I have been pondering something I believe God is bringing to my attention. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. It's called “deconstruction,” and it’s a growing topic among professing believers. If you’re on social media, you’ve probably encountered a testimonial or interview where a well-known or popular singer or speaker talks about “deconstructing” their faith. …
When The Suffering Doesn’t Make Sense
The past few days, I’ve been reading through the book of Job. Job lived during the time of the patriarchs, after the flood. Bible scholars debate whether he lived closer to Abraham’s time or later, in Moses’ day. No details are given in this historical account to tell us the exact dates. Job was a …
The Way Of The Word 