Good Morning “Worshipers of God plus Nothing.”  Today we are in Judges 17.  Chronologically Judges 13-16, the story of Sampson, occurs after Judges 17-18.  Perhaps you wondered as we read about Sampson what led to the downfall of the tribe of Dan.  One woman from Ephraim is confused with proper worship to God.  Her belief rubs off on her son.”Now this man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod a...  Read More

Good Morning “Perfectly Imperfect.”  Today we are in Judges 16.Sampson was a mess!  Perhaps one of the oddest choices of a Servant of The Lord we see in Scripture.  Although faithful at times, even appearing in the “Hall of Faith” (Hebrews 11) along side names like David and Samuel - he was a loose cannon.  Sampson seems to be constantly playing with fire, and getting burned along the way.  Here w...  Read More

Good Morning “Non Negotiators.”  Today we are in Judges 15.  “We do not negotiate with terrorists.”  Maybe you’ve heard that statement is some sort of shoot em up movie, or news program.  Behind it, is the idea that no matter what, we don’t give into the desires of the evil in any way.  We just don’t want to open that door.  Besides, bargaining with evil NEVER works to a good end.We’ve got a lot o...  Read More

Good Morning “No Detour Takers.”  Today we are in Judges 14.  Israel is being oppressed by the Philistines.  Although they are oppressed, they still interact with them, trade with them etc.  This time is similar to how the Jews were oppressed by Rome during Jesus time.  Philistine rules.  God raises up Sampson to deliver them from the Philistines… but Sampson has some issues.  This chapter is jamm...  Read More

Good Morning “Players of Parts in Gods Good Plan.”  Today we are in Judges 13.”Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord…” Judges‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬ ‭Israel’s rebellion this go around delivers them into the hands of the Philistines for 40 years.  Each time Israel turns away from God the go a little deeper into sin, a little further away from Him.  Each time they fall makes it that much easier t...  Read More

Good Morning “One Body”.  Today we are in Judges 12.Jephthah is still leading Israel, but civil war within the nation is imminent.  Reminder - Israel is stuck in this cyclical pattern of seeking what their flesh wants, being oppressed by God to get their attention, then repenting that they might be saved.  Anytime a people, a church body, or an individual start living by their flesh they push out ...  Read More

Good Morning “Careful With Commitments.”  Today we are in Judges 11.  Contracts are easily broken in the world in which we live.  Often, someone’s word carries little weight.  However; the teaching of Scripture is that our word should mean something.  Our yes should mean yes and our no mean no.  Matthew 5:37  Integrity is paramount. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed ...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Never Doubt The Lords Compassion.”  Today we are in Judges 10.  This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you.  Have you ever thought that as a parent?  I hope so, because with that thought comes compassion for the recipients of essential discipline.Israel’s cycle of sin and rebellion, then crying out to The Lord for help continues.  How many times does someone have to compl...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Live With Consequences.”  Today we are in Judges 9.Today we read about the consequences of Gideons “Hero” lifestyle.  The once coward, then hero all by the hand of God - kinda spun off after his success.  Reads like a modern day success story doesn’t it.  Gideon’s Ephod “Trophy”, was only the beginning it seems.  Like Solomon he too many wives and concubines - which togethe...  Read More

Good Morning “Trophy Winners.”  Today we are in Judges 8.  We live in a “everyone gets a trophy” world.  Have you ever stopped to think… Why do we desire awards and trophy’s so much?  Why do we want our kids to get them?  They make a statement don’t they?  I accomplished something!  I attained something!  I am somebody!  You are somebody… but somebody in Christ, not in your accomplishments.  They ...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Dare.”  Today we are in Judges 7.I wise man I know once told me, “Dare to do something so big that it is destined for failure unless God does it… then watch Him!”  It was of course in the context of believing I had confirmed Gods leading.We’ve already seen, and will continue to see God win battles for Israel with underprepared, ill-equipped, and out numbered willing partici...  Read More

Good Morning “Mighty Warriors.”  Today we are in Judges 6.I’ve been looking forward to this story - I LOVE it!  Israel continues in their cycle.  They Worship God, the current Judge dies, they rebel and worship false Gods, God oppresses them through those inhabitants they disobediently left in the land, then… after enough years of struggle they “finally” get it - and cry out to Him.  He raises up ...  Read More