Have you ever had a situation in life when you cried out to God, “Lord, I don’t know what to do. Can you please just tell me?”, and God seems silent? I encountered this when I was in high school in my church’s youth group. I distinctly remember one of the seniors wrestling with theContinue reading “When God doesn’t tell us what he wants us to do – 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, 25, Preview”
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Three steps for making wise choices – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 5
We started this week’s series of posts by considering the difficult decisions we all make. Whether rare consequential decisions or frequent minor decisions, decision-making can be anxiety-inducing. As we observed David’s decision-making process in 1st Samuel chapters 23 and 24, what did we learn? First, while David didn’t have a Bible to consult, he hadContinue reading “Three steps for making wise choices – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 5”
The single most important factor in making decisions – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 3
David and his men have been on the run, fugitives being hunted by King Saul. But in the previous post we learned that God was protecting David, keeping Saul from finding him. Someone does find David, though. A friend shows up in 1st Samuel chapter 23, verses 16-18. David’s best friend Jonathan, Saul’s son, makesContinue reading “The single most important factor in making decisions – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 3”
What if God gave us all Holy Magic Eight Balls? – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 1
What are the most difficult decisions you’ve ever had to make? I’m talking about decisions where you had at least two options, maybe more, and you thought, “I have no idea what option to go with”? Take a moment and think about those tough choices. Did you ever wish that something like a magic 8-ballContinue reading “What if God gave us all Holy Magic Eight Balls? – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 1”
My favorite book about decision-making and the will of God – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Preview
My wife Michelle and I started dating in college, and as we were becoming more serious, my thoughts turned to marriage. But one nagging concern I had was how could I be sure that she was “the one”? Might it be possible that God wanted me to marry someone else? I talked about it withContinue reading “My favorite book about decision-making and the will of God – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Preview”
A prayer for spiritual wisdom and understanding – Colossians 1:9-14, Part 2
Have you ever been so confused and so frustrated about a situation in life, that you had no idea what to do? Most of us have been there. It could be that you are getting near the end of high school, and you really don’t know what you want to do with your life. ShouldContinue reading “A prayer for spiritual wisdom and understanding – Colossians 1:9-14, Part 2”
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