Sometimes the very thing pressed on us carries the purpose of God. What the enemy intended to destroy, God intended to develop. Before He allows the trial, the Father filters the heart. He is assessing, refining, reminding: I will use this for My glory. I will use this for your...

We are living in a very dark generation. Violence is common, corruption is growing, and many hearts are growing cold. Young people are drowning in drugs, alcohol, gambling, and all kinds of addiction. Sexual sin is being celebrated. Many are confused about their identity, changing from male to female and...

In Pastor Franklin's message this week, he spoke of Samson being led by a young boy to stand between the pillars, so he could lean on them. Because he could not see where he was going, he needed help. Samson could have asked someone else, but he chose a younger...

The passage of Scripture above shows the lowest part of Samson’s life—the downfall after he let Delilah blind him spiritually so he could be deceived. Now Samson is not only spiritually blind but physically blind, and on top of that he is chained and a captive of the enemy. His...

One should consider the entire context of this book, rather than focusing on the single verse itself, to understand the context. In this book of the Bible, Samson falls in love with Delilah in exchange for a sum of money so that she can pass along the secret of Samson’s...