Solomon was a mere teenager when his father, King David, died, making him king, yet he was known as one of the wisest men that ever lived. When there’s a change in power, there’s an opportunity for an enemy to take advantage. Solomon was thrown into […]
Blog: A Cup of Courage
The Gift of A Story
The Creator of the Creative The phrase, “You are the man” has been a statement of praise. In 1 Samuel, those very words were a punishing kick in the pants to an ancient king. God is the creator of creativity. Throughout the Bible, God used the […]
The Travesty of Judgement
Don’t you hate being judged? God has been working this out in me for quite some time. Others don’t always understand my heart. In part, because my personality can be a lot. I am comforted by reading examples of great men and women of God who […]
Modern Idols
When I hear the word “idolatry” I think of the ancient pagan practices of human sacrifice. I’m also reminded of God’s warnings and commands in the Bible like Exodus 20:3. It made the top of the top 10. We worship idols today, but they aren’t as […]
When Love Hurts
Sometimes, we fall in love, and one day, we wake up to find that someone or something is the most significant source of our pain and trouble. Sometimes, it’s the ebbs and flows of life; other times, it’s more damaging. That dream has become a nightmare. […]