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Choose Wisely  “Now therefore, if you have acted in truth and sincerity in making Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house and have done to him as he deserves. But if not, let fire come from Abimelech and devour the men of Shechem and Beth Millo; and let fire come fromContinue reading “Judges 9”

Don’t lose Strength When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit. ~ Judges 8:4 There’s a kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. It’s the kind that comes from carrying responsibility for too long, walking through disappointment, or continuing to obey God while still waitingContinue reading “Judges 8”

Less is more And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ ~ Judges 7:2 Doesn’t it feel backwards when you’re facing something overwhelming and your instinct is to gather more, more help,Continue reading “Judges 7”

Who are you becoming  And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!” ~ Judges 6:12 Have you ever felt completely unqualified for something you knew in your heart you were supposed to do. Not just unsure, but almost certain you were the wrong person. That tensionContinue reading “Judges 6”

The song after the battle Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying: “When leaders lead in Israel, when the people willingly offer themselves, Bless the Lord! ~ Judges 5:1-2 What if your breakthrough isn’t just about the victory, but also about the praise that comes out of you as a result ofContinue reading “Judges 5”

Leaven Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” ~ Mark 8:15 What if the smallest influence in your life is shaping you more than you realize? You may remember hearing as a child that who you spend time with is who you begin to imitate.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Three days and nothing “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. Mark 8:2 Have you ever gone three days without food? Most people today struggle to go even three hours without something to eat. Even missing one or two meals can leaveContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When courage calls your name Then Deborah said to Barak, “Up! For this is the day in which the Lord has delivered Sisera into your hand. Has not the Lord gone out before you?” So Barak went down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him. ~ Judges 4:14 Have you ever known deep down that God was asking you to stepContinue reading “Judges 4”

Strength in the Struggle Only so that the generations of the children of Israel might be taught to know war, at least those who had not formerly known it. ~ Judges 3:2 Have you ever wondered why some battles don’t go away as quickly as you prayed they would? You believed, you trusted, you askedContinue reading “Judges 3”

When we forget, God is still with us  When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel. ~ Judges 2:10 What happens when something powerful is forgotten? Not misplaced, not ignored for a moment, but truly forgotten.Continue reading “Judges 2”