Good Morning “Friends”.  Today we are in 1 Samuel 20.  How many friends do you have?  I’m not talking about the 600+ Facebook Friends or 1000 Instagram followers.  I’m talking about “Real” friends, ones you can count on, ones that get what a covenant friendship really looks like.  What is a covenant friendship?  What is a covenant?  A covenant is a unilateral agreement between two parties and God....  Read More

Good Morning “Rejoicing with Those Who Rejoice.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 19.When you witness someone’s victory or success what is your hearts immediate response?  Do you rejoice with them, or do you think why them and not me?  One response is of The Lord, one of selfish flesh.  David hasn’t done anything wrong!  In fact, his efforts really have benefited Saul as well.  Saul however is too busy l...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Seek Gods Favor.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 18.What a stark contrast we see in this chapter.  David is faithful, humble and honorable.  Johnathan has very similar traits himself.  Jonathan and David are tight!  Jonathan even gives David his Princely garments and battle tools.  This was absolutely unheard of.  The Lord has knit together quite the friendship.  In stark contra...  Read More

Good Morning “Giant Killers”.  Today we are in 1 Samuel 17.  David and Goliath!  One of the most retold stories in all of Scripture!  There are so many applications in this story for us… I’m not sure where to start and end.  First let’s put to rest the argument that a sling and a stone could not kill a man.  Many tests have been done using recreated ancient slings and stones.  In the right profici...  Read More

Good Morning “Pure in Heart.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 16.In addition to being a Pastor, we also have a family owned construction company.  We’ve had other businesses, and I’ve served in other managerial roles in the past.  I’ve come to believe and have often found myself making this statement…“Everyone’s good in the interview!” What does that mean?  Typically people are smart!  It means if they ...  Read More

Good Morning“Complete Obeyers”.  Today we are in 1 Samuel 15.God’s instructions are clear.  I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel.  ”Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.’ ”“ 1 Samuel‬ ‭15‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬“Totally”… every person, every anima...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Act in Faith, not Haste.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 14.This chapter opens with Saul getting comfy as the king.  He’s content to chill, surrounded by 600 men.  With them was the High Priest.  Jonathan, his son, is not content to languish but understands God has promised to give the Philistines into the hands of Israel.Jonathan decides in faith to go it alone.  This was no ea...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Do NOT Lean On Your Own Understanding.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 13.Our God is not a God that expects us to struggle through life on our own.  His Word is replete we urgings NOT to act on our own human wisdom.  Israel had The Law, and they had the Word of The Prophet’s and Judges.  Such was Gods method of revealing His will and instructing the nation prior to The Cross and...  Read More

Good Morning “Savior Seekers”.  Today we are in 1 Samuel 12.Watch any news program, or scroll the internet news sources and a world full of problems is what you’ll find.  The US is center stage with our own mess.  Among the top: AntiSemitism, Border Policy, Everyone’s a Victim, Foreign Policy, War, Natural Disasters… oh yeah, and let’s not forget the Economy.  Depending who you listen to each of t...  Read More

Good Morning “United In The Battle.”  Today we are in 1 Judges 11.  Nahash has overtaken Jabash Gilead.  The men of Jabash are crying uncle.  Stop, make a treaty with us and we’ll be subject to you they say.   However; victory is not enough for Nahash - check it out.”But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you only on the condition that I gouge out the right eye of every one of...  Read More

Good Morning “Saved by The Christ.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 10.”Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance?“‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭10‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Samuel anointed Saul as ruler… it was really more than that though!  We’re about to dive into a little Bible language lesson here.  It’s cool, trust me.  We ...  Read More

Good Morning “Donkey Hunters.”  Today we are in 1 Samuel 9.Israel wants a king.  Saul’s father loses his donkeys and sends Saul to find them.  In the meantime God tells Samuel I’ve got the guy to lead Israel… I’ll bring him to you.  Saul’s all about the donkeys - Gods all about His plan.  Did you snicker as you read this story?  It’s amazing to me!  Once again we see seemingly insignificant action...  Read More