Category Archives: Devotional

The Story: Giants

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Jason

David and Goliath.  It’s the classic story, firmly etched in our collective consciousness. The Philistine giant and the young shepherd boy. Brute strength vs. bold faith. The Bible presents Goliath as the Philistine champion. Standing over 9 feet tall, this … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Lord Looks At the Heart

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jason

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks … Continue reading →

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The Story: Good Guy or Bad Guy?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jason

A few years ago, my kids and I really got into the Star Wars movies. Of course, I was all over it. Over the course of several weeks, we plowed through all six movies and I had the chance to … Continue reading →

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The Story: Light to the World or Like the World

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jason

Faithful to her promise, Hannah gives her son, Samuel, to the Lord’s service. Samuel grows to become a mighty prophet, a man of God recognized from Dan to Beersheba (the Israelite way of saying “from north to south”). Everyone acknowledged … Continue reading →

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The Story: Bitterness

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jason

When studying the book of Ruth, the title character often receives much of the attention. But there are some powerful lessons we can learn from Naomi’s story, too. Her story begins in Bethlehem, which literally means “house of bread”. A … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Kinsman Redeemer

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jason

When was the last time you heard the story of Ruth? For many of you, it may have been a while. And that’s a shame, because it is a beautiful story of sorrow and redemption. It’s an unlikely love story; … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Threshing Floor

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jason

At this point in Israel’s history, power is decentralized. Rather than replace Joshua with another national leader, a series of local, tribal leaders emerge throughout the land. But Israel also deals with the repercussions that come from failing to drive … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jason

Sunday is the day of glory. The world changed at daybreak. I doubt anyone understood it in the moment of it’s occurrence. In fact, most of the world was asleep, completely unaware that God was on the move. Consider it … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jason

Saturday is the day of grief. The mourners sit in silence, an unwelcome new reality sitting in hard upon them. “Is this really happening?” they ask one another. Friday came and went quickly and now we find ourselves picking up … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jason

Friday is the day of ridicule. The taunts and insults flow effortlessly, piling up in rapid succession, one after another. These men take great joy in the expert turn of a phrase, slicing ever-so-carefully through the layers of the human … Continue reading →

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