by Conover Swofford The word judge, as it appears in the book of Judges, doesn’t have the meaning we often give it today. Instead of applying civil law to criminals, these judges were deliverers raised up by God to free his people from oppressive tyrants. Othniel, whose name means “Lion of God,” was the first […]
by Rick Ezell Great leaders demand great followers. This is true for families, businesses, churches, and nations. Just as great preaching requires an audience that will listen well and great coaching necessitates players who will execute the plays consistently and great parenting involves children who will obey instruction faithfully, great leadership demands volunteers who will […]
By Marshall Hayden Legend has it that my great-grandfather milked his goats the day before he died at the age of 96. He built a small house for himself and my great-grandmother when he was 80. He organized and supervised a gang of the men in the family and led the way in breaking up […]
By Robert C. Shannon No one knows who wrote the book of Joshua, but everyone who reads it knows why the book is called “Joshua.” He is the principal character. While it is important to know this remarkable man, it is more important to know the God who used him mightily and blessed him greatly. […]
by Charles McMahan Where would the world be today without those who answered the call at the right time? Esther answered her call “for such a time as this.” Paul, the self-described “chief of sinners,” humbly began a ministry that would lead the gospel westward. How? He answered God’s call to go to the Gentile […]
