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  • Emerods and mice.

    Read 1 Samuel 6:1-21 1And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. 3 And they said, If ye send away the…

  • When the Brook Dries Up.

    I came across this thought while preparing for a different sermon a while back. I just kind of stuck a pin in it and said, “Whenever you’re ready Lord”  The thought has since blossomed into a few thoughts, and I’ve written them down here. Let’s look at a sermon I wrote entitled “When the Brook…

  • Why you should start running.

    I’m pretty sure at one time cavemen sat around fires and argued about what was more important: cardio or weightlifting. Can’t you just hear the conversation in your head? Picture it. Two hairy men, Meathead and Zippy, holding mutton sticks, deep in the throes of passionate conversation one night out by the fire… Meathead: “Dude,…

  • Don’t prop up your idols.

    Read 1 Samuel 5:1-12 1 And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod. 2 When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. 3 And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen…

  • Why you need to memorize Scripture.

    If you were to sit in any preaching service, or a Sunday School, at some point you would inevitably hear about the importance of Scripture.   It is essential that we take time each day to reflect on and read the Word of God.  I heard this truth for years before I started taking real…

  • Am I Enough?

    On May 28, 2023, the Lord enrolled me in a new class.  It was a class I’d never taken before, and I wasn’t sure if I even had the proper prereqs, but He put me in it anyway. It was a “make-or-break-it” class.  It was the kind of class where you go in and figure…

  • 3 reasons you should make a budget today.

    At the time of this writing, my YNAB account shows my Age of Money is 106 days.  That means I’m spending the dollars I made over 3 months ago.  How did I get to this point?  What were the steps I took?  In this post, we’re going to look at some of the things you…

  • How to know how to counsel.

    You will never excel in building relationships if you don’t understand the idea of counseling.  I am a Christian, and this is a Christian blog, so naturally we will look at the idea of counseling in its purest and most natural form, the Biblical way.  Stick with me though, because there is PLENTY of practical…

  • Why you need to jump rope.

    I really got into jump roping when I was in my sophomore year of college. Anyone who knows me knows that I am somewhat of a cardio buff. I know some people absolutely hate the idea of a constant, repetitive, tiring motion, but I thrive on it.  My undiagnosed type A personality needs an outlet,…

  • Maintaining your health in college.

    For many, college is a time of change and adjustment, as it flips the idea of school on its head.  High school is often very well planned out. There are blocks and periods, and you go for 7-8 hours every day, Monday through Friday. Like some, when I was in my senior year of high…

  • Don’t trust in the Ark.

    Read 1 Samuel 4:1-22 1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. 2 And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they…

  • Put it down

    I vividly remember one night, months ago, when I watched pornography. You would think with time you would forget certain things, but some things have a way of sticking. I had been looking forward to it all day. I was hyped up on nerves. I was hyped up on emotion. I was lonely. And I…

  • 3 ways the culture prevents men from great careers

    Real men work, and they work hard. If you ever come across a man who says he doesn’t want to work, then recognize that he is not a man.  Rather, he is a child playing pretend in the adult world. A great career is more than just holding down a job. It is working consistently, fueled…

  • The “Not Yet” Moment

    Read 1 Samuel 3:1-21 1And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 3 And…

  • The Ministry of Fatherhood

    Read 1 Samuel 2:11-36 11 And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the Lord before Eli the priest. 12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the Lord. 13 And the priest’s custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the…