Samuel has already anointed David as the future king. The Hebrew word messiah means “anointed one,” so David is the “messiah” of Judah at this time. But at this stage we can say that Saul comes to hate the coming messiah, the one who has been anointed to replace him. By contrast... Read More →
We often fear what our peers think or what random strangers think. There have been moments in life where we have caved to the pressures around us and given way to these fears. Perhaps some of you can be transparent enough to admit to yourself that you are not courageous. You have... Read More →
1 Samuel 16 leaves Saul behind for a moment to focus on what God searches for in His king and how He goes about choosing that king. The man of the hour is a boy by the name of David, and he is not exactly the king anyone would expect. He will go on to be a great man of God, but... Read More →
Discovering your spiritual gifts brings clarity and purpose to your life. It helps deepen connections with yourself and others. Recognizing your gifts allows for personal growth while also enriching the lives of those around you. Read More →
Growing in faith means more than just believing in God—it’s about building a deeper relationship with Him and continually relying on His guidance in your everyday life. This spiritual growth is an active, ongoing process that strengthens your trust in God’s promises and helps you... Read More →
The Bible is clear. When a person repents of sin and turns toward God, he is a new creation… he has a new life. Our Creator gives us a new start in life when we trust in Him. As we start a new year, let us also think of what it means for all of us to have a new start in Jesus... Read More →
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, we celebrate God’s faithfulness in sending Jesus, and we remember that faithfulness as we look forward to Christ’s second coming. Read More →