In 1 Samuel 10, we find the story of the prophet Samuel anointing Saul as the first kind of Israel. As I read this story the other day, something at the end of the chapter jumped out at me. Once Saul was anointed king, most of the Israelites accepted him as such, except for a few "rebels." Verse 27 says, "But some of the rebels said, 'How can this man save us?' So they despised him and brought him no presents..." What caught my attention was Saul's response to these rebels

I once read a devotional that focused on the story in Genesis when God made Eve, the first woman. The point of that devotional always stuck with me, even a few years later. Let’s walk through it in today’s article.           The Problem             In Genesis 2, we see God creating the universe. After He created man, He said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him”  (verse 18, NKJV).             There was a problem: Adam, the fir

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This week's post is written by guest author, Shadow! Don't forget to check out her blog, Shine Bright ! You can read my article, "Mary's...

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We all know that change can be difficult. However, there are many seasons in life that we simply must move on from, even when it’s...

I recently went to see the new movie King of Kings in the theatres with my sister. Though I was not fully expecting to be so emotional,...

In Numbers 11, there is a comforting yet slightly convicting conversation between God and Moses that is just as powerful today as it was...

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Joshua and the wall of Jericho is a well-known story found in Joshua 6:1-20. It’s often told or referenced because of the many practical...

As Christmas nears, we often hear and talk about Mary, the mother of Jesus. But let’s take a closer look this week at this remarkable...

I recently read through the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. Though I have often heard and read this wonderful story, reading it again...

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This guest post is written by Summer Culver. Check out her Christian devotional blog, Sweet Summertime, here. You can also see my guest...