Hebrews 11:33 mentions the faith of Daniel who “shut the mouths of lions.” We are again reminded that any faith displayed by man is a...

Hebrews 11:34 introduces another extraordinary act of faith: prophets who “quenched the fury of the flames.” This story draws us to a...

“I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, who through faith . . . shut the...

As we look at the life of Samson, we see that he had great faith in the strength of God. The Holy Spirit would fill him and he would...

“Samson . . . whose weakness was turned to strength” (Hebrews 11:32-34). Samson certainly does not display an exemplary spiritual life....

“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about . . . Samson who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and...

Jephthah’s day of victory has a surprising and sad twist to it. When he came to his home to celebrate the defeat of the Ammonites, he was...

Today, we will explore the life of Jephthah and learn how his calling from God is actually similar to our own. In Hebrews 11:32-34...

“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about . . . Jephthah . . . who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered...

Many passages instruct us how to persevere in the midst of trials. We have already discovered two: 1) Pray about everything and give...

Moses “persevered because he saw Him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). Life is full of trials. In Hebrews 11 we learn the secret of...

“By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). I am guessing...

What emotions does this story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac elicit in your heart? Sometimes the things we read in the Bible cause us to...

“Early the next morning Abraham packed up his things and left with his son and two servants. He took with him wood to burn for the fire”...

“By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and...

I was speaking with a woman last night who was in despair over her future. She married as a teenager, had a child in her teens, and her...

“All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed...

As we enter into a new decade, how are you experiencing the final days of this year, dear sister? What is the Lord impressing on your...

One of the times we desperately need to cry out to the Prince of Peace is during great loss. Jesus is well acquainted with loss. When...

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor,...

Part of my time is spent as a counselor. In order to not burn out, I have had to learn the balance of being compassionate and helpful,...

One of my children has recently been studying about the former slave trade in America in the 1800’s. I was praising God that this...

“And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” - Isaiah 9:6 When you think of a counselor,...

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” - Psalm 91:1 We see in the Old Testament that...