Posts tagged “Bible Stories”
Playing favorites
In the book the Sibling Effect, Jeffrey Kluger says that most parents have a child that they favor and that they are liars if…
What God values
Have you heard of Jeroboam II? He was probably the greatest king of ancient Israel. He ruled for 41 years; conquered Israel’s enemies; and…
Bringing Jonah back
God commissioned the prophet Jonah to deliver an important message. The message was designed to prevent judgment from falling on the city of Nineveh….
Not no one
Sometimes it seems like there’s no one. Do you know what I’m talking about? No one who listens. No one who cares. No one…
Honoring God in everything
There are so many ways for you and me to use ALL the tools at our disposal to honor God in our day-to-day lives….
A Christian guide to thriving
You don’t need to go far to see how much the world has strayed from God’s intended design. What God ordains is often condemned,…
Grievances
It didn’t take too long after sin entered the world for people to start harboring grievances. Cain killed his brother Abel because Cain was…
Take away the stone
Lazarus died. It seemed he died too young. Mary and Martha—sisters of Lazarus—were heartbroken. The entire community gathered around them and mourned with them….
Samson: Don’t compromise yourself
When Samson’s enemies bribed Delilah to discover the secret to his strength, Samson lied and said that if he was tied with seven fresh…
Samson: Revenge knows no end
Here’s a riddle for you: The more you take of them, the more you leave behind. The answer? Footsteps. Samson once challenged the Philistines…
Be a Daniel in a world gone mad
Daniel is one of my Bible heroes. Despite the fact that he was taken from his homeland as a young teen, he managed to…
Samson: Follow the instructions
In Judges 13, Samson’s parents received special instructions on how to raise their soon-to-be-conceived son. “You will become pregnant and have a son whose…