“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Proverbs 1:7 NLT After David died, his son Solomon became king of Israel. Starting off strong, Solomon led God’s people into a golden age. His wisdom and wealth became known throughout the ancient world. But, sadly,...

“He will cover you with his feathers.He will shelter you with his wings.His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4 NLT “Create in me a clean heart, O God.Renew a loyal spirit within me.Do not banish me from your presence,and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to...

“The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them.People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT “The slender, beardless boy kneels by the brook. Mud moistens his knees. Bubbling water cools his hand. Were he to notice, he could study his handsome features in...

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7 NIV “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 NIV The apostle Paul wrote these words...

“Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people.Do everything as I say, and all will be well!” Jeremiah 7:23 NLT “When Saul stood among the people, he was a head taller than anyone else. Then Samuel said to the people, ‘See the man the...

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 NLT “Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the Lordor for their duties as priests.” 1 Samuel 2:12-13 NLT “With great power comes great responsibility.” No, this proverb is not from the Bible....

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God:that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 NIV A woman who longed for a child struggled with infertility. Although she was dearly loved by her husband, her life still felt incomplete. Year after year...

“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 NIV “Within Ruth’s story we catch a glimpse of an amazing story yet to come….” The Story Last week we looked at the book of Judges...

“God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty,but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 NCV Happy Easter, my friends! This week we are still examining the book of Judges, which may seem like an odd choice for a post about Jesus’...

“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 NIV Without looking up the verse above, do you know to whom it’s referring? You may recall some heroes from the book of Judges . . . Samson, perhaps? He certainly was strong and powerful. He once tore a lion apart with his...