“Then David said in his heart, ‘Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of seeki...  Read More

“And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, ‘Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.’ So none of ...  Read More

“And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. And he went on a circuit year by year to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah. And he judged Israel in all these places. Then he would return to Ramah, for hi...  Read More

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:14-15 In a world marked by division and distress, Paul’s words in Roma...  Read More

“When Jeremiah had come to the dungeon cells and remained there many days, King Zedekiah sent for him disables memory feature and received him. The king questioned him secretly in his house and said, ...  Read More

“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy towar...  Read More

“And the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him in Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.” Judges 13:25“Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that ...  Read More

In our modern world, we often hear complaints about personal space being invaded. “She got too close—I didn’t like how she invaded my space,” someone might say. We’re fiercely protective of our bounda...  Read More

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10)Over the years, I have frequently heard the claim that ...  Read More

“Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” Psalm 119:49-50The psalmist’s cry here is a heartfelt plea, ...  Read More

In the poetic beauty of Song of Solomon 8:8-10, we meet a young woman’s brothers, protective and vigilant, concerned for their “little sister” who is not yet mature. They strategize to guard her until...  Read More

In Isaiah 62:4-5, we find a beautiful picture of God’s love: “You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and yo...  Read More