Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about David and Goliath. It may not be the greatest story in the Bible, but it is right up there. There is power in the living God!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about a very strange story in the Bible about a man who is tormented and another man who would help him find relief. Ironically, the man tormented would eventually torment the vessel of God’s relief.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares some stories of rejection and hurt that is kids have been through in sports. Life isn’t easy and amidst the setbacks and challenges of life we are reminded that God “cares more about our character than our accomplishments.”
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike contrasts Saul and David. The story for today describes one of these as exactly what God is looking for and one who is far from what God wants.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the justice of God. In the story for today, we see God passing judgment on a group of people and passing judgment on his leader Saul. Both pay a heavy price for blatant disobedience.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how a really bad leader handles a challenging situation. Leaders who think and act like Saul don’t last long. Thank God Jesus is not like him.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about one of the bravest stories in the Bible. Could you imagine entering a battle not knowing if God was going to help you? Jonathan, Saul’s son, did just that!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about what it is like when our world falls apart. Next week we will look at Saul and David's worlds and how they were collapsing around them. Where is God in all of this? The answer may surprise you.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about doing things God’s way. He looks at the story of how a king’s impatience and lack of attention to God’s way in his life cost him everything.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the transition of Samuel from leader to supporter. It was a difficult thing for Samuel and he doesn’t handle it perfectly, but he does set a great example for how to setup and support the next leader.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Israel’s first king, Saul. You may be surprised what the Bible says about him and why he was chosen as king. It is actually funny.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Israel’s decision to look like the other nations and demand a king. They no longer wanted to be ruled by the invisible God of the universe. Something we all could learn from today.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about unity. How do we find unity with each other? Where does it begin and how can we live in it?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the origins of the line from Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, “here I raise my Ebenezer.” You will be surprised by how powerful this line is and the impact it could have on your life.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the story of the Ark of the covenant and Dagon, the “god” of the Philistines. You won’t believe what happens when the two are put in a room together!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about when God spoke to Samuel. Does God still speak to us today? The answer may surprise you.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the prayer of Hannah. Did you know that you can pray without using your voice, while still using your lips… And it works!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about humility. God calls us to follow the example of his son and set aside our own agenda and pursue His.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes his thoughts on Samuel and how God has plans in place when we think nothing good is happening.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at the story of Eli and his disobedient children. How could such a godly man turn out such rotten kids?
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