Does any holiday conjure up more national pride than Independence Day? In 1776, the United States proclaimed its independence from the “tyranny” of the English monarch. And we have become a people that value independence — choosing our own paths, making our own decisions, and being in control of our own destinies.
“But our citizenship is in heaven.” (Philippians 3:20)
The story of Gideon is one that has one purpose: to remind us that God is always present, and that his presence — not our efforts — is what provides victory.
In this lesson, Mike shares highlights from the lives of Noah, Abraham, and Job, and examines the impact they had on their families and the world around them.
This is the second lesson in Mike’s series on Bible Characters. Perhaps one of the most unlikely Bible heroes is Rahab. She is not only one of the “enemy” — people that Israel had to conquer in order to take the Promised Land — but she was also a prostitute. Despite those two “black marks,”…
It’s amazing how God can take the “bad” things in our lives and create “good” things! Joseph (Genesis 37-50) may be the very best example of this idea. How often did Joseph encounter circumstances that were “bad” and might have led Joseph to doubt or question God? But Joseph’s faith never wavered.
Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States. Sadly, many people only recognize it as that — a holiday. But Memorial Day is a day created to remember the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. On this Memorial Day weekend, Mike’s lesson calls to mind the great…