“That We Might Have Hope” (Rom. 15:4) First Samuel Chapter Sixteen David Anointed King Things were not looking good for the Israelites. Saul, their first king, whose reign had begun with such promise, had disobeyed… 

Ray Johnson was not what you’d call a lukewarm Christian. If anything, he was a man of deep conviction. Each Sunday Ray, his wife, and their five kids would pile into the family wagon and… 

Sleepless nights can be long. Never does time pass so slowly as when we lie awake at night. It seems as though the darkness will never again give way to light. And it isn’t just… 

Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (See 3:8) Chapter 1:15-23 The “Force” Who Is Really With You Are you one of the many who enjoy the modern morality play Star Wars? If so, you know… 

Psalm 126 “LORD, thank You for liberating me.” A Psalm of Thanks Psalm 126 When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with… 

“That we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4) First Samuel, Chapters Eight Through Fifteen Saul vs. Paul: Arrogance vs. Humility We recall in our Old Testament Bible history that the children of Israel were tired of… 

How Lovely Shines the Morning Star A Hymn for the Morning #546 in The Lutheran Hymnal There is nothing more ordinary than the rising of the sun and the beginning of another day. It is… 

CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE IN AND WITH CHRIST Much can be learned about Christian marriage by observing one in action–especially from within the perspective of the Christian family. How blessed are those children who are reared in… 

My wife loves the times when she has the opportunity to sit down for coffee with friends. I don’t know exactly what they talk about–I suppose it’s about kids, or school, or maybe about how… 

My Courage Hymn #206, v. 2 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Believers have always gotten a bum rap. We are perceived as weak because Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.” We are also perceived as…