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I Samuel 17
David and Goliath. One of the favorite stories in the Bible. I always ask myself the following question when reading and studying the Bible: 'what is God's main point of the passage?' Usually from the main point of any passage there are multiple lessons and applications. But part of uncovering Read more
Things Are Not Always As They Seem
This backpack was worn by a one of the men who organized the open-air Gospel Meeting in August 2016 in a village outside of Lilongwe, Malawi. Over 2000 attended. I spoke to one man who walked over 15 miles to attend. Many of the pictures of the children I have posted are from this amazing event.
I Samuel 16
Samuel was grieving over the sad state of Israel. Read more
That’s It! I’ve Had It!
This is a pic of my grandson Nate expressing how we all feel when we behold the glory of God's handiwork!
I Samuel 15
This is the "straw that broke the camel's back" chapter for Saul. Saul's disobedience is just too much this time. This time it's not just stupid disobedience as we've seen so far but true arrogance, pride and lust for wealth & power. Read more
The Son Rises Above the Father
Larry and Leigh in 1982. She has always had the bluest eyes you have every seen!
I Samuel 14:24-52
It's difficult sometimes to know exactly why God choses to provide great detail and elevate certain stories and not so for others. I always wonder if I'm accurately picking up on God's main point for a passage or not. Read more
This Is One of my Favorite Devotions. God Is Not Restrained!
I Samuel 14:1-23
He was always coming up just a little short
As previously discussed, Saul wasn't a wicked or immoral man, per se. But there always seemed he lacked something in most situations. The Lord was often displeased with his heart and consequently, many of his actions (and inaction's). Read more
A Matter of the Heart
John Daly isn't a follower of Christ but he was extremely nice and gracious to me and everyone else during this wonderful round of golf. Plus, he was a lot of fun. John, I'm praying for you.
Let’s Get to the Heart of the Matter
I Samuel 13
Saul was King for forty years but there's not a lot written about his reign. So, this chapter serves as a summary. Saul becomes fearful as the Philistines mount an attack and he takes things into his own hands, Read more
All's Well That Ends Well
So have you ever had one of those days when you're walking through a remote village in Africa and a local is wearing a Washington Redskins Jacket? Well, it could happen!
I Samuel 12
A good ending to a bad story!
I like the way this chapter ends. Even though the people sought a king outside of God's will and from wrong motives, Samuel led them right back to the "center of God's will." The people realized their selfish motives and asked Samuel to pray for them. Read more
Smack Dab in the Middle
These are wonderful Christian men in Malawi, Africa. We trained them how to share the good news of Jesus and they actually went out and did it. They led hundreds (maybe thousands) to the Lord all over the country.
I Samuel 12, again
Have you ever heard the phrase, "living in the middle of God's will?" To me that's the theme of this chapter. Read more
The Good Ol' Days
I couldn't get this little girl to smile. She was adorable but a little pouty. This is in a remote village in Malawi, Africa as we prepared for an open-air gospel service. About 2000 people showed up....and so did God. If you are from Woodsedge Church, that is Tim Martin in the background.
I Samuel 12
You asked for it, you got it
The people got their wish. God appointed Saul as king. Saul led Israel in a victory battle and the people accepted him as king. All is well that ends well? Well, not exactly. Read more