We must be grateful for our enemies, for God uses them to shape our souls for His glory. (Andy Davis)It's human nature to focus on our own well-being, especially when we face adversity or opposition. However, as we look into the depths of God's plan,...
My kids were young when Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast hit the theaters. My favorite song from the movie is the "Something There." This song explores Belle's realization that there's more to the Beast than she's seen —or allowed herself to se...
In the twists and turns of life, there are moments when it feels as if adversity is around every corner. At times, our foes seem too many and too mighty. Yet, as we journey through 1 Samuel 19, we witness the profound ways God sends help, often from...
David’s life is a testament to God’s incredible way of elevating His faithful servants amidst adversity. In 1 Samuel 18:11-13, we find David in a situation where he could have been fatally struck by Saul's spear, yet God protected him. But God's prot...
Does _____ make your marriage work better?(Fill in the blank with a negative action. Mine is "trying to be right.")If it's not making your marriage better, consider why you think it's going to work the next time.❤️ Sharing is Caring. Know someone wh...
Saul hurled the spear for he thought, 'I will pin David to the wall.' But David eluded him twice. - 1 Samuel 18:11 (ESV)Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the spear, but he eluded Saul, so that he struck the spear into the wall. And David fled...
When he had been there a long time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out of a window and saw Isaac laughing with Rebekah his wife. (Genesis 26:8)What do others observe when they see you and your mate in your unguarded moments? Do they see lig...
Psalm 54 paints a vivid picture of David's cry to God when confronted by adversaries. His enemies are not mere abstract challenges; they are real people with intentions to kill him. In such dire circumstances, David doesn't respond with anger, reveng...
Among the deepest longings in a man's heart is the question, "Do I have what it takes?" This desire for achievement starts in boyhood, as young boys try daring feats to get this question answered. While methods change as boys grow into men, the quest...
Am I lovely?" This isn't just a fleeting thought. It's a deep-seated question that many women, regardless of age, carry in their hearts. John Eldredge, a best-selling author, highlights this thought in his writings.From those early days of dressing u...
