The Israelites were absolutely sure they could not lose if they followed the religious counsel of Hophni and Phinehas. Someone had told them, “If you believe, you can achieve.” They were cocksure health, wealth, and prosperity was theirs if they named it, claimed it, and declared it so. Therefore, in accordance with this vain philosophy, … More All He Does is Win
Why do we elevate the most famous of our Old Testament saints? Why do we put them on pedestals? And why do we, as pastors, have a tendency to preach moralistic sermons encouraging our people to be like Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, Daniel, or Nehemiah? They were all double-minded. They were all unfaithful. They … More God is the Hero in the Story
What do we have in common with Manoah and his bride? Here it is. We desperately need the comfort, cure, and counsel of the Lord. He is closer to us than we ever dare imagine, and he plans on leading us in worship and using us mysteriously and mightily in accordance with his kingdom purposes. … More Their Angel is Our Angel
