Fear of the Lord
“Fear of the Lord” is a phrase we find frequently in the Old Testament. Does it mean that we should be frightened of God? No. “Fear of the Lord” gradually became a standard phrase for a good...
View ArticleInspirational Quotes: H.G. Wells
“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” H.G. Wells
View ArticleEveryday Prayer
Hey all! This will be the last prayer request for 2018! Please leave your prayer requests here and praises if you have some. There is power in prayer so the more the merrier! You can also email me your...
View ArticleTiming is Everything in Leadership
Saul was the right and proper king, living in luxury. David, a secretly anointed king, lived in a desert, scrambling to survive. Saul had a professional army; David had a band of outlaws. Twice David...
View ArticleSpiritual Quotes: God as our Stronghold
“A safe stronghold our God is still. A trusty shield and weapon.” Martin Luther
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
White Christmas Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and prayerful Christmas Day!
View ArticleI Survived
I Survived is a kids book series, featuring a pre-teenish boy or girl protagonist who survives some ordeal (usually a natural disaster) based off real historical events. By Lauren Tarshis, I Survived...
View ArticlePeople of the Bible: Abigail
Abigail (Hebrew for “father rejoices” or “source of joy”) was not a main player in the history of Israel, but she had an instinctive skill for diplomacy and peace-making. A woman of beauty and brains,...
View ArticleInspirational Quotes: New Year’s Quote
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. William Shakespeare
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Happy New Year! May this year bring blessing upon blessing to you all. I am grateful for each and every one of you. God bless
View ArticleWho Were the Philistines?
The Philistines The Philistines were an immigrant people from the military aristocracy of the island of Crete (Amos 9:7). Small numbers of Philistines were in the land at the time of Abraham, but...
View ArticleMotivational Quotes: George Bernard Shaw
Some men see things as they are and say, ‘Why?’ I dream of things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’ George Bernard Shaw
View ArticleBSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 15, Day 2: 1 Samuel 28
Summary 1 Samuel 28: The Philistines again prepared for battle against Israel. Samuel was dead, and Saul had expelled all the mediums from the land. However, when the Philistines gathered at Shunem...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 15, Day 3: 1 Samuel 29
Summary of 1 Samuel 29: The Philistines prepare for war against the Israelites. The other rulers/commanders of the Philistines outside of Achish do not trust David (rightfully so) to fight against the...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 15, Day 4: 1 Samuel...
Summary of 1 Samuel 30: Upon David’s return to Ziklag after having been rejected for battle by Achish, he finds the Amalekites has raided the town, burned it, and captured everyone, including their...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 15, Day 5: 1 Samuel...
Summary of 1 Samuel 31: Like the apparition of Samuel had said, the Israelites lost the battle with the Philistines, and Saul and his sons lost their lives. Saul ended up falling on his own sword when...
View ArticleLiving a Passionate Life Like David
David’s life was a whirlwind of events, emotions, and crises that he always bounced back from. He maintained his trust in God despite his sins and imperfections. Yet David from the Bible was...
View ArticleMotivational Quotes: Mark Manson
“Happiness comes from solving problems.” by Mark Manson Tree with Aurora Borealis
View ArticleDaily Prayer for Strength
Hey all! Prayer requests are back! Please leave your prayer requests here and praises if you have some. There is power in prayer so the more the merrier! You can also email me your requests at:...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions People of the Promised Land 1: Lesson 16, Day 2: 2 Samuel 1
Summary 2 Samuel 1: David hears of Saul’s death from a messenger, an Amalekite, who claims he was with Saul in battle. He claims he killed Saul and took his crown to David. David and all of his men...
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