1 Samuel 10 – Commitment
have you ever known someone who had difficulty committing to something or someone? Have you ever known someone who says, “I’m in!” but still seems to have one foot out? … Read more
1 Samuel 9 – The Master Chess Player
I’m not very good at chess. I can’t think like a chess player. Really good chess players think many moves ahead, as if they already know what’s going to happen. … Read more
1 Samuel 8 – Teenage Rebellion
In 1 Samuel chapter 7, we compared the nation of Israel to little children who get distracted and wander away from their parents. But sometimes, God’s children are more like … Read more
1 Samuel 7 – Wandering Off
You’ve seen it before. A young child is walking through a store with a parent when the child gets distracted and wanders off. But when the child realizes they can’t … Read more
1 Samuel 5-6 – When God Parents Teens
Parent is a difficult job, no matter the age of your children. But it is especially difficult to parent teens. Teens strongly demonstrate and exercise their self-will. They are also … Read more
1 Samuel 4 – Are You Superstitious?
Would you consider yourself superstitious? Most of us would deny being superstitious. In our modern, scientific, and technologically driven world, we would see superstition as archaic and mythological. Superstition takes a … Read more
1 Samuel 2-3 – Does God Choose Favorites?
“Mom always liked him better.” “Dad always favored her.” What sibling hasn’t said or thought something like this? Some would say God plays favorites, because some people seem to be … Read more
1 Samuel 1 – How to Start a Great Story
The Wizard of Oz is a great story full of heroes and villains, fear and hope, trickery and bravery. Yet, it starts in simple black and white; with a plain … Read more
Ruth 3-4 – Relationships Should be a Two-Way Street
Note: If you’re not familiar with the story of Ruth, I encourage you to read the book of Ruth before reading further. At least read Ruth 3-4. You’ll be glad … Read more
Ruth 2 – More Than a Fable
Aesop’s fables are engaging little stories that are both entertaining and instructive. The Book of Ruth is both entertaining and instructive, but it’s more than a fable. There we find the story … Read more