Why do we find giants so frightening? Usually, their largeness reminds us of our smallness. They carry deadly weapons. They come prepared for war. We realize we are not up for the task of fighting, much less defeating a giant—we are too small, too inexperienced, too weak. While the giants...

Doubt is one of the most present giants we face. It shows up in the way we speak, the way we think, and the way we see ourselves. It is not a distant or abstract enemy; it is very real, and it is relentless. If a simple search could reveal...

The reference in 2 Samuel, "in still another battle," reminds us that with every battle we face and conquer, we must always be ready for the next one. The giants can manifest as an illness, a loss, a breakup, a disappointment, or a financial challenge. Take a moment to consider:...

When most people think about giants in the Bible, they immediately think of David and Goliath. Yet 2 Samuel 21 reveals something important: the story of giant slaying did not end when Goliath fell. The Philistines had more giants, and God had more giant slayers. In this chapter alone, several...

In 2 Samuel 21:15-17, David — the giant killer who had slain Goliath — grew faint in battle against a new Philistine giant, Ishbi-Benob. The son of the giant nearly killed him, but Abishai, a new generation of giant killer, stepped in, struck the Philistine down, and saved King David....