Good Morning “No Detour Takers.”  Today we are in Judges 14.  Israel is being oppressed by the Philistines.  Although they are oppressed, they still interact with them, trade with them etc.  This time is similar to how the Jews were oppressed by Rome during Jesus time.  Philistine rules.  God raises up Sampson to deliver them from the Philistines… but Sampson has some issues.  This chapter is jamm...  Read More

Good Morning “Players of Parts in Gods Good Plan.”  Today we are in Judges 13.”Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord…” Judges‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬ ‭Israel’s rebellion this go around delivers them into the hands of the Philistines for 40 years.  Each time Israel turns away from God the go a little deeper into sin, a little further away from Him.  Each time they fall makes it that much easier t...  Read More

Good Morning “One Body”.  Today we are in Judges 12.Jephthah is still leading Israel, but civil war within the nation is imminent.  Reminder - Israel is stuck in this cyclical pattern of seeking what their flesh wants, being oppressed by God to get their attention, then repenting that they might be saved.  Anytime a people, a church body, or an individual start living by their flesh they push out ...  Read More

Good Morning “Careful With Commitments.”  Today we are in Judges 11.  Contracts are easily broken in the world in which we live.  Often, someone’s word carries little weight.  However; the teaching of Scripture is that our word should mean something.  Our yes should mean yes and our no mean no.  Matthew 5:37  Integrity is paramount. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed ...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Never Doubt The Lords Compassion.”  Today we are in Judges 10.  This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you.  Have you ever thought that as a parent?  I hope so, because with that thought comes compassion for the recipients of essential discipline.Israel’s cycle of sin and rebellion, then crying out to The Lord for help continues.  How many times does someone have to compl...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Live With Consequences.”  Today we are in Judges 9.Today we read about the consequences of Gideons “Hero” lifestyle.  The once coward, then hero all by the hand of God - kinda spun off after his success.  Reads like a modern day success story doesn’t it.  Gideon’s Ephod “Trophy”, was only the beginning it seems.  Like Solomon he too many wives and concubines - which togethe...  Read More

Good Morning “Trophy Winners.”  Today we are in Judges 8.  We live in a “everyone gets a trophy” world.  Have you ever stopped to think… Why do we desire awards and trophy’s so much?  Why do we want our kids to get them?  They make a statement don’t they?  I accomplished something!  I attained something!  I am somebody!  You are somebody… but somebody in Christ, not in your accomplishments.  They ...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Dare.”  Today we are in Judges 7.I wise man I know once told me, “Dare to do something so big that it is destined for failure unless God does it… then watch Him!”  It was of course in the context of believing I had confirmed Gods leading.We’ve already seen, and will continue to see God win battles for Israel with underprepared, ill-equipped, and out numbered willing partici...  Read More

Good Morning “Mighty Warriors.”  Today we are in Judges 6.I’ve been looking forward to this story - I LOVE it!  Israel continues in their cycle.  They Worship God, the current Judge dies, they rebel and worship false Gods, God oppresses them through those inhabitants they disobediently left in the land, then… after enough years of struggle they “finally” get it - and cry out to Him.  He raises up ...  Read More

Good Morning “Fighters.”  Today we are in Judges 5.  As we read the words to Deborah’s song - soak up all she is saying.  Pay attention to her rebuke.  Led of God she has brought the victory.  Why did God choose a woman Judge to lead, some have asked.  Doesn’t that go against Gods design?  Perhaps to expose even deeper the cowardice of many of Israel’s men.  For many did nothing.  We’re not just r...  Read More

Good Morning “Consistent”.  Today we are in Judges 4.Raise your hand if you somehow act different when you come to church compared to how you act the rest of the time.  Raise your hand if you act different around your church friends, or church groups, than you do with your other friends.  Ok… now raise your hand if you somehow act different around the Pastor.  Do you speak different?  Watch your l...  Read More

Good Morning “Advancers of Gods Purpose By Faith.”  Today we are in Joshua 3.As we read of Israel’s rebellion and Gods raising up Judges we cannot help but see that even in their rebellion He is still fulfilling His purpose for Israel.  They have not driven out all of the former inhabitants of the land.  They’ve married the Canaanite daughters and given their daughters in marriage to them.  They j...  Read More