Posts with the tag “jephthah”

Do You Know God—or Just Know the Right Words? Jephthah’s Warning About Faith
by John Erickson on October 8th, 2026
Do you know God or just the right words? Jephthah’s story in Judges challenges distorted views of God and invites us to trust His grace.  Read More
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Where Would I Be Without God? Finding Your “But God” Story in Psalm 124
October 16th, 2026
Is That God or Just Me? Learning to Recognize God’s Voice
October 15th, 2026
Who Makes Your Blood Boil? What Jonah Teaches Us About Loving Our Enemies
October 11th, 2026
Do You Know God—or Just Know the Right Words? Jephthah’s Warning About Faith
October 8th, 2026
Are You Trying to Grow Spiritual Fruit the Wrong Way?
September 28th, 2026

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 March
Strong on the Outside, Drifting on the Inside? What Samson Teaches Us About CompromiseWhat Do You Rebuild First When Life Falls Apart?Where Is Jesus When Life Falls Apart?
 April
Does Your Personality Determine Who God Can Use?What If Grace Is Meant to Change How You Live?Is Marriage Supposed to Complete You?Why Did God Send Fire at Pentecost?
 May
What If God Has Already Gone Ahead of You?What If Teaching Is More Than Knowing the Answers?What If God Has Been Caring for You in Ways You Never Noticed?Do You Know Jesus—or Do You Just Know a Lot About Him?
 June
What If God Isn't Asking You to Escape Where You Are?What If Loving Someone Means Letting Go of Control?Can You Trust God to Provide When You Can't See How?What If God Is Preparing You Where Nobody Can See?What Should You Do When You Realize You’ve Been Wrong?
 July
Where Do You Draw the Line When Everyone Else Is Going Along?Does God Still Heal People? And What About When He Doesn't?Why Does God Keep Rescuing People Who Keep Wandering?What If Your Spiritual Gift Is Doing the Dishes?
 August
Can You Flourish When Life Seems to Be Going Backward?What If Meekness Is Strength, Not Weakness?Are You Sorry You Sinned—or Just Sorry You Got Caught?What If Rest Is Supposed to Be Enjoyable?Can Christians Disagree Without Dividing?
 September
How Would God Describe Himself?What If Church Is More Than a Sermon and Some Songs?Be Strong and Courageous—But What If You’re Still Afraid?Are You Trying to Grow Spiritual Fruit the Wrong Way?
 October
Do You Know God—or Just Know the Right Words? Jephthah’s Warning About FaithWho Makes Your Blood Boil? What Jonah Teaches Us About Loving Our EnemiesIs That God or Just Me? Learning to Recognize God’s VoiceWhere Would I Be Without God? Finding Your “But God” Story in Psalm 124

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