When David decided to fight Goliath, he trusted God would rescue him. God had protected him thus far, and David was confident that God would be with him in this battle. Saul’s contribution was to load David with his royal accouterments. Dressed in the finest tunic, coat of armor, and helmet, David appeared ready to defeat Goliath. Have you ever felt like this season is a battle of external focus?

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"I have always had a fascination with the Wise Men.  The idea of scholars who would make such a long (easily hundreds of miles) and likely dangerous journey, believing they would find "The King of the Jews" in the location where a great star shown down (Matthew 2)."

This year, we are sharing daily devotionals with our advent calendar. You can find all of our devotionals here!

These Cheddar Biscuits are the perfect addition to any holiday table or party! They are best served warm with a little butter. Dough can be made ahead of time. Kid approved too!

Isn’t it funny how we look at someone in the Bible and see exactly what their problem is, yet in our own lives we can be so blind?

My much younger self wished for God to place a billboard outside of my home that would tell me God’s will for my life. The common theme in my desire to know God’s will was me, my and I. How I relate to Saul in this manner.

Pumpkins have arrived! While Fall has its magical elements, to some this season becomes a burden with plenty of obligations...

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"It is in this frame of mind that I opened up 1st Samuel. The Israelites, a people of whom Samuel says “the LORD will not forsake…because it has pleased Him to make them a people for Himself”, have forgotten the law of the LORD. But God! He is patient with His people, showing steadfast love and faithfulness to them. "

I had it all figured out; the title of my 1st  blog was going to be “Let’s Make A  Deal.” I’ve been asking the Holy Spirit to  fill me with knowledge, so I wrote out  every verse from the first week’s lesson  on a legal pad. I prayed about it, and  decided I was going to share the many  times I made a deal with God. But, then,  God called me to use what I’d learned  from Hannah’s example, and put it into  action.  

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The Psalms, which are basically the diary of David are another thing altogether. While David pours out his heart with astonishing honesty, every word he writes is directed to, and for, God — the One who created him, knows him, understands, him, loves him, forgives him and has the power to change and SAVE him!