King Saul

Power and the Unhindered Heart: Why the Greatest Threat to Leadership Integrity Is Often Hidden Within

Power rarely creates character problems; it reveals what is already within a leader’s heart. This article calls Christian leaders toward humility, accountability, healing, and faithful stewardship of authority.

June 6 | House of David Established

The Jerusalem temple was just one part of God establishing his kingdom. The temple would not last forever, but what God was establishing through David’s family would be…

May 23 | Discovery

What are the differences between being “right” and being “righteous”?

May 16 | Kingly Character: Courage and Heart

David vs. Goliath is more than a story about the underdog winning.

May 9 | A Kingship of Disobedience

While Saul ruled Israel for 40 years and had many military successes, his reign was checkered with disobedience and neuroses.

May 9 | Application

It’s inspiring when leaders make the effort to understand the real-world challenges their followers face. And it’s demoralizing when leaders refuse to do so—or worse, when leaders consider…

May 9 | Discovery

What traits of Saul demonstrate his potential to be a good leader? What character traits expose him as a poor, or foolish, leader?

God Does Not Change

Lesson for May 27, 2018: Rejoicing in Restoration (Psalm 34:1-10; Hebrews 2:17, 18)

Lesson for October 22, 2017: God’s Covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:1-6, 8-10, 12-16)

JUST ONE: Ivan S. Prokhanov

Discover the remarkable life of Ivan S. Prokhanov, a pioneering Russian evangelical leader whose missionary vision, Christian publications, and perseverance through persecution helped shape a movement of millions.

When You Can’t Find Your Donkey

Tim Harlow connects Saul's reluctance to lead with his own experience of ministry burnout. Through Scripture and personal reflection, he encourages Christian leaders to remember God's calling and…

Lesson for July 1, 2012: Samuel Administers Justice (1 Samuel 47)

Samuel calls Israel to wholehearted repentance and intercedes for the people when the Philistines attack, leading to a God-given victory commemorated by the Ebenezer stone.

This Is the Church’s Moment

Ethan Magness reflects on David, the ark, and the Obama inauguration to call the church toward humble service and blessing in the public square.