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The Rise of a King

July 05, 2026

Nate Rector

All Carrots, No Sticks

What if there were a more hopeful and compelling reason to obey God than to simply avoid punishment?

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The Humanity of David

08/02/26 | Nate Rector

As we wrap up our series looking at the life of David, we ask how was he a man after God's own heart?

2 Samuel 9:1–8

Mephibosheth

07/26/26 | Nate Rector

In David’s kindness to Mephibosheth, we see a model against which we may measure our spiritual health.

2 Samuel 11:1–12:31, Psalms 32:1–6

David & Bathsheba

07/19/26 | Aaron Gibson

From childhood, we learn there’s safety in secrets. We do not usually hear about the tradeoff.

2 Samuel 7:5–12

Searching for Evidence

07/12/26 | Aaron Gibson

What can we do to find hope and confidence when it looks like God is nowhere around?

1 Samuel 25:29–31

All Carrots, No Sticks

07/05/26 | Nate Rector Currently Watching

What if there were a more hopeful and compelling reason to obey God than to simply avoid punishment?

1 Samuel 24:1–26:1

Wilderness Lessons

06/28/26 | Erin Winston

Why is the story of Nabal and Abigail placed between two nearly identical stories about David sparing Saul's life? What does this little chapter have to teach us about trust?

1 Samuel 19:9–20:4

Best Friends

06/21/26 | Nate Rector

Jonathan might just be the most admirable figure in the Bible. We wonder what would happen if we were all a little more like Jonathan.

1 Samuel 17:1–46

David & Goliath

06/14/26 | Nate Rector

David and Goliath is one of the most famous stories in the Bible. We’ve all heard it. But what if there is a simple truth in this story that has been hiding in plain sight this whole time?

1 Samuel 9:1–15:11

God’s Regret

06/07/26 | Nate Rector

Saul was the first king of Israel and was positioned for incredible influence. But the way he used that influence led God to regret making him king. What can we learn from this tragic story?

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