Knowing What to do with What God Gives You
“So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines and said, ”What shall we do with the ark of the God of...
Desiring God’s Glory: Don’t Let it Slip Away
”As soon as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout, so that the earth resounded. And...
Hearing from the Lord, and Then What
”And the LORD came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your...
The Complicated Celebration Prayer after a Victory
“And Hannah prayed and said, ”My heart exults in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because...
Praying and Not Knowing What You’re Asking
“After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple...
Setting the Stage in Struggle and Dysfunction
There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of...
Jesus Wants to Sit Down and Be With You
“All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent! Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears...
How Peter’s Ending Influenced Everything Else
““I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you...
Jesus Gradually Helps Peter Grasp His Calling
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to...