The Unlikely: Part Twelve Samson: Bringing Down the House Judges 16

When we say someone “brought down the house,” we usually picture a BIG moment — applause, energy, a performance that shakes the room. But sometimes, “bringing down the house” looks more like Watergate—when hidden things finally collapse under the weight of the truth. And it might mean something far more painful—when a person’s choices, compromises, … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Twelve Samson: Bringing Down the House Judges 16 →

The Unlikely: Part Eleven Samson: Riddle Me This Judges 14-15

Riddles make us think — they hide truth in plain sight. Riddles can be frustrating, or they can be fun. Here is an ancient Sumerian riddle from about 4,000 years ago.[1] 'I am a house you enter blind but come out of with sight, what am I?' [Answer: A school] Here’s a more modern one: … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Eleven Samson: Riddle Me This Judges 14-15 →

The Unlikely: Part Ten Samson’s Parents: When God Starts Something New. Judges 13

Sometimes I get impatient waiting for little things — an email reply, a green light, the microwave. It’s much harder when the waiting isn’t minutes — it’s YEARS. Or when it’s not the traffic you’re waiting on, it’s God. I’ve had seasons where I’ve prayed, and nothing seemed to change. You know those times when … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Ten Samson’s Parents: When God Starts Something New. Judges 13 →

The Unlikely: Part Nine Jephthah: You didn’t say it right Judges 12:1-15

How many of you remember the gopher from Winnie the Pooh?[1] He was not an original character in the book, but he appeared in the American Disney movie.[2] He would pop up with his speech impediment and speak with a funny ‘S’ sound. “Say…what’s wrong Sonny?’ Mr. Gopher’s S’s are Sibilants[3]—consonants made with the tip … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Nine Jephthah: You didn’t say it right Judges 12:1-15 →