You Can Break the Cycle—But You Have to Act
Larry Crabb has an old book called The Silence of Adam, in which he makes the case that original sin goes back, in part, to the silence...
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Sep 11, 20234 min read
God Only Offers Grace, Not Reward
Do you ever feel like your Christian life is mostly a matter of duty? You might be doing all of the right things—but it’s coming from a...
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Aug 28, 20234 min read
Believe the Gospel. Become the Gospel.
One of my favorite movie scenes of all time is Liam Neeson’s portrayal of the forgiveness of Jean Valjean in the movie rendition of Les...
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Aug 21, 20233 min read
The Wrong (and Right) Way to Worship
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve liked the story found in 2 Samuel 6. In the Bible I had at the time (the King James Version, of...
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Aug 7, 20233 min read
The Only Logical Response to God’s Presence
Let’s say there was a person in possession of something of the utmost value, perhaps a personalized autographed photo of the greatest...
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Jul 31, 20234 min read
David Isn’t the King You Need
King David was described, early in 1 Samuel, as “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). Read through the rest of the story, and...
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Jul 24, 20233 min read
Worship Isn’t About Your Feelings
When David describes his response of worship in 2 Samuel 6, he uses the word “undignified,” saying to Michal (Saul’s daughter), “And I...
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Jul 3, 20233 min read
Is God’s Glory on Your Priority List?
You learn a lot about people when they die. For instance, you find out how well loved somebody was—or not. You begin to hear about...
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May 29, 20233 min read
Your Greatest Strategy for Success
The greatest temptation you’ll have this year is to pursue some good purpose—some good thing you believe God wants you to have (and you...
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May 22, 20233 min read
Is Cam Newton Right About Polygamy in the Bible?
During last year’s football season, quarterback Cam Newton made some statements that blew up the internet. He was implying that the Bible...
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Feb 20, 20233 min read
Not the King We’re Looking For
As I read the story of David, I find myself wishing he had been a person of more enduring integrity. He had moments of it, to be sure. He...
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Jan 23, 20233 min read
The Tragedy of Compromise
You probably know the name Benedict Arnold. But I’m guessing you don’t know much about him. Early in his career, he was one of America’s...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read
Everyone Needs an Abigail
In 1 Samuel 24, David is the hero. Tucked away in a cave, hiding from the murderous King Saul, David urges his men to stand firm and obey...
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Dec 5, 20222 min read
Patience in the Pasture
Leadership Starts in the Pasture If I asked you what you did today, what would you say? Maybe it would be something like, “I worked a...
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Nov 28, 20223 min read
How to Escape the Cycle of ‘Hurt People Hurt People’
Friendship is inspired by Jesus. Throughout one of the most obvious examples of friendship in the Bible, that of Jonathan and David, the...
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Nov 21, 20223 min read
Three Ways God Uses Friendship
God never intended for us to grow on our own. We are made to thrive in community—which means we were made to grow in the context of...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
Four Ways to Follow Satan
What do you do when the path you’re on takes an expected turn for the worst? Do you take matters into your own hands? Or do you do the...
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Nov 7, 20223 min read
The Only Leadership Trait You Absolutely Need
When God looks for leaders, he doesn’t value what we tend to value. In 1 Samuel 16:7 God says, “‘For the LORD sees not as man sees: man...
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Oct 31, 20223 min read
Three Traits of a True Friend
Maybe more so than anyone else in the Bible, Jonathan demonstrates the character of a true friend (1 Samuel 18–20). He faithfully modeled...
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Oct 2, 20223 min read
Hannah’s Story Is Our Story
The story of David is all about Israel’s search for identity, security, and happiness—a search that we share as well. Which is why...
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