“After some days he returned to take her. And he turned aside to see the carcass of the lion, and behold, there was a swarm of bees in the body of the lion, and honey. He scraped it out into his hands and went on, eating as he went. And he came to his father and mother and gave some to them, and they ate. But he did not tell them that he had scraped the honey from the carcass of the lion.” Judges 14:8-9 ESV Just like Samson broke his Nazarite vow, I often break promises I make to God and myself ...
Jan 22, 2025•1 min•Ep. 21
“Then Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, please let the man of God whom you sent come again to us and teach us what we are to do with the child who will be born.”” Judges 13:8 ESV I want a faith so strong that whenever I encounter any challenges or opportunities, I turn to the Lord for guidance and wisdom before making any decisions or taking actions.
Jan 22, 2025•41 sec•Ep. 20
“And when I saw that you would not save me, I took my life in my hand and crossed over against the Ammonites, and the Lord gave them into my hand. Why then have you come up to me this day to fight against me?”” Judges 12:3 ESV Lord protect me from prideful thinking. Help me to be cautious with my words and understand others so that I can show them your love.
Jan 20, 2025•37 sec•Ep. 19
“And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord and said, “If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, then whatever comes out from the doors of my house to meet me when I return in peace from the Ammonites shall be the Lord’s, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.”” Judges 11:30-31 ESV How often I make reckless vows to the Lord as if I have something of value to manipulate him with. Lord help my unbelief and lack of trust in your faithfulness in my life.
Jan 20, 2025•42 sec•Ep. 18
“And the people of Israel said to the Lord, “We have sinned; do to us whatever seems good to you. Only please deliver us this day.” So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the Lord, and he became impatient over the misery of Israel.” Judges 10:15-16 ESV I desire quick correction from the Lord because I know that he does not delight in my suffering but is moved by my repentance. God is always willing to restore.
Jan 18, 2025•40 sec•Ep. 17
“But the fig tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my sweetness and my good fruit and go hold sway over the trees?’” Judges 9:11 ESV I’ll stay true to my purpose, using my talents to help others with humility and honesty. I won’t trade the joy and success of my calling for the short-term rush of power or authority. I know that real happiness comes from following God’s plan.
Jan 18, 2025•36 sec•Ep. 16
“And Gideon made an ephod of it and put it in his city, in Ophrah. And all Israel whored after it there, and it became a snare to Gideon and to his family.” Judges 8:27 ESV This is a reminder to remain aligned with the Lord so that any success I have points back to him and not what I have built.
Jan 16, 2025•52 sec•Ep. 15
“The Lord said to Gideon, “The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’” Judges 7:2 ESV Am I positioning myself so that I get the glory or God? Do I wait for everything to align or do I move forward and trust that the Lord has me here for a reason? In what areas of my life am I “prepared enough” to move forward trusting that God will see me through it?
Jan 15, 2025•45 sec•Ep. 14
“And he said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.”” Judges 6:15-16 ESV God will never ask me to do something without first equipping me. It may be with everything I need to succeed, or the ability to learn. The important lesson is to trust God and take action.
Jan 14, 2025•44 sec•Ep. 13
““Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; to the Lord I will sing; I will make melody to the Lord, the God of Israel.”Judges 5:3 ESV I will worship in thankfulness, especially in times of victory or answered prayer. I will step up and take responsibility for what God has put before me always keeping my eye on the Lord. I will protect and provide for my family both physically and spiritually. I will help cultivate courage and faith in my children by being a positive influence in their lives....
Jan 13, 2025•58 sec•Ep. 12
“And Deborah said to Barak, “Up! For this is the day in which the Lord has given Sisera into your hand. Does not the Lord go out before you?” So Barak went down from Mount Tabor with 10,000 men following him.” Judges 4:14 ESV I trust in God’s timing, especially during uncertainty, and will keep ready so that I can carry out his will when the time is right.
Jan 12, 2025•39 sec•Ep. 11
“But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for the people of Israel, who saved them, Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.” Judges 3:9 ESV Lord, thank you for always providing a way. Thank you for your son Jesus Christ, the ultimate deliverer. Help me to stay on the narrow path.
Jan 11, 2025•38 sec•Ep. 10
“and you shall make no covenant with the inhabitants of this land; you shall break down their altars.’ But you have not obeyed my voice. What is this you have done? So now I say, I will not drive them out before you, but they shall become thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.””Judges 2:2-3 ESV Lord I have kept up alters which have been nothing but a thorn and a snare. Please help me tear them down completely and replace them with your loving kindness.
Jan 10, 2025•43 sec•Ep. 9
“When Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not drive them out completely.”Judges 1:28 ESV Lord, help me eliminate all sin instead of trying to control it. My sin will always try to regain control, so guide me to lasting repentance.
Jan 10, 2025•37 sec•Ep. 8
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Jan 08, 2025•46 sec•Ep. 7
A few years ago I started writing the daily Bible verse in my journal. Here is what I believe it has done for my life.
Jul 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 6
A Bible study on the Book of James. In this episode: James 1:9-18
Apr 03, 2023•18 min•Ep. 5
A Bible Study on the Book of James. In this episode: James 1:1-8
Mar 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 4
How rapid repentance leads to rapid replenishment from God. Luke 5:32, Acts 3:19, Romans 2:4, and 2 Corinthians 7:9-10
Feb 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 3
Measure everything against what the Bible says is true about God and what God says is true about you.
Feb 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 2
Let's grow in Christ together!
Feb 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1
