Within the story of the Hebrew people, Sampson becomes an antithetical example. He was special from the beginning. He is God’s man. He is divinely gifted. He has a calling and a purpose. Yet, all he does is act foolishly, get himself into trouble, and live selfishly. Sound like anyone you know?
Spiritual Growth
Was That Really From God? – Acts 12:6-11
Thick black smoke made it impossible to see. He was wandering, searching for a way out when his low air-warning bell began its constant ring. He was disoriented. He was running out of time. He had no idea which way to go. The panic began to well up inside. Then, behind him, he just barely heard the sound of someone else’s low air alarm in the distance.
Should I follow that sound, he thought, or should I stay here by this window? He decided to take a chance, and follow the sound of the bell. “Through the Lord’s guidance, no brilliance of my own, I came walking out . . . ” to safety. When the bell rings, when the Lord calls, what will you do?
The Mantle of A Godly Grandfather
What is the impact of your Father’s Day legacy? Will your child, or grandchild, be willing to pick up the mantle of God that you leave? Will they continue to walk in the Light of the Christ who died for them? It may be time to evaluate your legacy, for we are but, “70 years, or 80 by strength..and they are soon gone, and we fly away.”
The Chain That I Must Break
Tom’s favorite song of all time is Bob “Dylan’s Every Grain of Sand”. It’s a song about those way-points on life’s journey when you find yourself utterly broken; that moment when you hit rock bottom and you know that something has to change. And, it’s about the life-changing grace that is found in those moments. His favorite lines from the song says, “Like Cain, I now behold this chain of events that I must break.”
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me?”
One of Derek’s great joys as a writer – or, “Christian thinker” – is that of inspiring and encouraging others who are taking this faith journey, those who consider themselves, like me, as a Pilgrim in Progress.
Josiah and Picking The Wrong fight
After celebrating Memorial Day a few days ago, Cameron Buettel reminds us to never forget the importance of those who served; that we remember and celebrate the bravery of those who died to preserve and protect the freedoms we enjoy. And it’s a valuable reminder that their deaths were not in vain—that some things are worth dying for.
When The Lord Makes No Sense
Have you ever prayed about a problem and believed God for an answer, only to have the problem worsen? Have you ever cried out to God in prayer and seemingly received nothing from Him to meet your pressing need? Can you relate?
Personal Testimony of Tom Swartzwelder
The place was unimportant, the people around me were unimportant, and the time was unimportant. What was important was that I moved from unbelief to belief! I believed Jesus was truly enough! I trusted or committed my soul to Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. Have you? Will you trust and commit to Jesus?
No Man is Above The Law
Do you know who I am? I am the electrician in this plant; I have been for 32 years. I don’t need you to tell me how to do my job. I know what I am doing. Now, you get out of my way, go stand by your machine operator and I will have you back to work in few minutes . . .
Easy Street
Christians are not immune to adopting the Easy Street philosophy. The vast majority of us desire (and subconsciously expect?) to live problem-free lives. I mean if we walk with God, He should certainly keep His dear children from ever skinning a knee or any difficulties, right?
Christian Fathers and Sons
God gave us the template for fatherhood. It is a fatherhood of stability and order, nurture, tenderness and support, a love for one’s children that lifts them up to find the meaning and purpose for which God created them . . .
The Consequences of Ignoring God: God’s Way, Your Way, and Your Crushed Spirit
Proverbs 28:1 says, “The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.” Why is that do you think? Why do the wicked flee when no one is pursuing?
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