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Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement
In 1 Samuel 24-25, David has opportunity to get back at Saul but he doesn’t. Why and what can we learn from that?
Always Wanting More But Ending Up With Less
In 1 Kings 23, King Saul shows us that always wanting more actually ends up leaving us with less.
Focus on the Family Church Article // Preteens Need Mentorship, Discipleship and Engagement
Brittany Rust shares 3 important things all youth and ministry leaders should be doing for their youth.
Crosswalk Article // Why Do We Pray if God Ultimately Decides the Outcome?
Why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? Why do we pray if God ultimately has decided anyway? Brittany Rust shares with Crosswalk why we should be praying, even with these questions in mind.
Do You Want the Favor of God?
We all want the favor of God. But why is it we see it with some more than others? We get some insight into this question by contrasting the lives of Saul and David.
The One Thing That Overcomes A Goliath
No one dared to go up against the mighty Philistine warrior Goliath, except the teenage boy David. Exploring the David and Goliath story, we uncover the one factor that defeats a Goliath.
Crosswalk Article // 4 Ways God Shows Up When We Sin – And What We Should Do
Sin can make us feel hopeless but God wants to do a great work. In this article for Crosswalk, Brittany Rust shares 4 ways God shows up when we sin and what we should do.
What If I'm Not Where I Thought I Should Be?
Not where you want to be, or thought you would be at this stage in life? Take heart that God can use you no matter where you are! As we look at young David, a teenage boy found in the fields and made king, we can be strengthened to know God is working.
A Deadly Trap and How To Avoid It
In 1 Samuel 15, Saul disobeys God because he is afraid of what others think. It serves as a powerful warning for our own moments of insecurity and fear.
Crosswalk Article // Who Was Lamech in the Bible?
It’s not uncommon to see multiple people share the same name in the Bible. But we run into the question, who is who? How do we tell them apart? One of those names, and one that is maybe not as well-known, is Lamech.
Which Character Are You: Saul or Jonathan?
Saul and Jonathan were a father and son duo who lived very different lives. In this post, we’ll look at their similarities and differences in 1 Samuel 14, and examine our own characters in the process.
Exploring the Bible // Ezekiel
Gain a firmer understanding in this look at the book of Ezekiel and download a summary for later study.
Fear and the Reality of Good Intentions
Saul had good intentions but it cost him everything. Are good intentions good enough? We learn the answer to this question in 1 Samuel 13.
3 Truths to Renew Your Commitment to God
In Samuel’s retirement speech to Israel, we are given three important truths to renew our commitment to God
Exploring the Bible // Lamentations
Gain a firmer understanding in this look at the book of Lamentations and download a summary for your own use.
What Parenting Taught Me About Obedience to God
We want to do our own thing and oftentimes it rebels against God. Even if we don’t see it that way, deep down, our flesh fights to trump God. But obedience is a beautiful thing and I share what God taught me about it through parenting.
How To Transform Your Life Through Christ-Likeness
How do you transform your life to look more in line with Christ? Paul shares in Philippians 3 three ways we can pursue being more like Christ in our everyday life.
You Don't Have To Have It All Together
Sometimes we might wonder why God would choose us or desire to use us with all our mess. But as we see in Scripture, God will use whoever He chooses for His purposes, and that includes you!
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the beginning of the Holy Week; a day we remember when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey as the crowds cheered “Hosanna!” Learn about this day and draw closer to Jesus in the days leading up to Easter.