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As we have followed the exploits of Samson over the past several weeks, it’s hard to understand the colossal failures of his God-ordained life. How could he make such a mess of things after being given so much? Samson was sent to be a deliverer for the Israelites, who were living... Read More →

Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the life of Sampson. To this point we have established that he had some glaring weaknesses. These included lust, a sense of entitlement, pride, and allowing his emotions to control him. He thought he could take on anything that came... Read More →

Bruce Banner was a kind, caring, mild-mannered man who turned into the Incredible Hulk when provoked to anger. As much as he didn’t want to turn into that destructive creature, he was helpless to prevent it when rage overtook him. Samson responded to anger in much the same way.... Read More →

WILD • Born To Be Wild – 4/14/24 Samson was set apart by God from birth. His purpose was to deliver Israel from Philistine domination. He was to maintain the vows of a Nazirite: don’t touch anything dead; don’t touch grapes or anything made from grapes, and do not cut your... Read More →

People over the age of 90 were asked, “What changes would you make if you could live life over again?” The survey’s top response was, “Take more risks.” You don’t have to be 90 to look back and wish you had taken the risk and pursued some opportunities that crossed your path, but... Read More →

After 400 years of slavery in Egypt God delivered the Israelites and gave them the Ten Commandments as guidelines to govern their relationship with Him and with one another. As they were beginning to possess the land God had promised them, Joshua gave strict instructions... Read More →

Most of us recognize that taking the life of another person is a sin against God and humanity. The 6th Commandment states, “You shall not murder.” That seems pretty straight forward and most of us can readily agree. However, in Matthew, Jesus expands on the offense by saying... Read More →

Nehemiah came to Jerusalem to rebuild the city’s walls, which were in ruins. Although it seemed this construction project was his sole mission, in reality he also had a spiritual construction project in mind. The work on the walls was completed in just 52 days. What had seemed... Read More →