We are a blessed people, and we believe that God has blessed us so that the blessing might overflow to others. One of the ways that we ‘overflow’ is through our giving. Mark 12:41-44

When Israel came into the Promised Land, they assumed that the most dangerous enemies were external. ‘Watch out for the bad guys out there!’ But what they failed to recognize was that the most dangerous threat came from within. Judges 21

When we do what is right in our own eyes, when we determine that there is no ultimate authority over us – that there is no King whose righteous standard we must uphold – then we distort justice in order to protect us and ours. Judges 20

The author of the Book of Judges handpicked this “darkest hour” in Israel’s history to illustrate how VILE – how DEPRAVED – Israel became when everyone was left to do what was right in their own eyes. Judges 19

For the final five chapters of Judges, the author steps out of the timeline that we have been following, and has hand-picked two stories that illustrate and summarize what Israel looked like when there was no king. Judges 17:1-18:31

There is much for us to learn from Samson’s final chapter which is one of the most tragic and memorable stories in the entire Old Testament. Judges 16:1-31

Naomi was convinced that she was under the curse of God. But for those who trust in the Lord – though sorrow may last for the night – JOY comes in the morning. Here, with her sweet grandson asleep on her lap, Naomi finally knows this to be true. And so too do the witnesses […]

So far in the story, Ruth “happens” upon the field of one of her husband’s distant relatives, Boaz, and he is captivated by her integrity. Sensing that love might be in the air, Naomi, Ruth’s mother-in-law, puts a risky plan in motion. Ruth 3

Taking place during the time of the judges, Ruth sits like a diamond of hope set against a black backdrop of despair. This is a VERY Christmasy story. It is a story of peace in a time of chaos; light breaking through darkness; joy overcoming bitterness and hope triumphing over despair! The themes of advent […]

As the congregations of Simcoside Lifepointe Church and Redeemer City Church become one, it would be helpful to look at Psalm 133. David’s goal is simply to awaken our hearts to see and appreciate the beauty of unity. Psalm 133