Archive for November, 2003

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It all began with the unusual message. An angel visited Mary and then an angel visited Joseph. This “unusual message” speaks to us today as well. A message that leads to a journey, and finally, the moment!

He was possibly the most beloved character in the Old Testament. He lived a life of success and sorrow, faith and failure. He knew the humility of being a simple shepherd and the honor of being a nation’s King. His name was David, described by scriptures as, “a man after God’s own heart”

I believe that Samuel would speak today to a church that is stuck in the box. For the most part - the church in our society has a focus that has shifted from people to pews, from saving souls to sacred Sundays.

Samson is the “Hulk” of the Bible. Of all the people listed in Hebrews 11 - he is the one who best fits the comic-book definition of a hero. However, beneath the stories of his incredible strength and power lies an incredible lesson that can apply to all of us.