There are certainly many good examples in the Bible we can turn to, and then you have some who deeply trouble us! Maybe we’re not quite sure what to make of them. If you’re familiar with the story of Saul Israel’s first king - you no doubt have had to wrestle with some difficult questions. Let’s face it he’s an enigma. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll set out to solve some of those puzzling questions raised by his life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today the plan is to cover more ground in First Samuel, and we left off in chapter ten. We’ve been learning recently how God leads and guides us by His Spirit. It doesn’t always line up with conventional thinking. Saul is about to become the first King of Israel, but before this happens he’s going to receive confirmation through three signs. Ed will relate this to our calling today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you feel like your life is so mundane and boring right now. And you’re left feeling insignificant! Could God possibly use someone like me? If that sounds at all familiar, you’ll want to keep listening. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll learn that God often leads us in very normal, natural ways. And yes He’ll often use the mundane, and simple things to accomplish His will. We’re just to remain faithful through it all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Should I marry him or her? Should I accept that job offer, or move to another state? When we’re dealing with questions like these, we wonder what is God’s will on the matter? And how does He lead us? Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor looks into this, as we return to First Samuel. In chapter nine we discover He’ll often use the mundane, simple things, to lead and guide us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

It’s been observed that the middle letter of sin and pride is I. An astute observation! We can so easily forget that apart from Jesus, I can do nothing. We’re all vulnerable to this but there’s a remedy. And we’ll hear about it today on Abounding Grace with pastor Ed Taylor. As we continue through Romans we’re confronted with the issue of pride. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

You might be thinking right now that God works in spectacular, jaw dropping, parting of the Red Seas kind of ways! And while He does do that on occasion, we’ll learn today on Abounding Grace He also works in very natural ways, using the situations of our everyday lives! A great example of this is found in First Samuel chapter nine. He’s about to use some Donkeys running away of all things, to lead to a meeting between Saul and Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We see it virtually every election, people have a tendency of looking and judging according to outward appearance. But really the character and a proven track record should be the measure when it comes to determining who would be a good leader. This is certainly not a new problem, as we’ll discover today on Abounding Grace! We take you to First Samuel chapter nine which is the beginning of the historical record of Israel’s first King. Saul had the looks - but not the character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we'll be in Second Kings chapter three as we finish our series called, Faith Forward! Elisha has a word from the Lord for the people. Go dig some ditches in the valley, and God will provide the much-needed water. Pastor Ed believes there’s a word there for us to receive that has a lot to do with trust and obedience. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in Second Kings chapter three, as we near the completion of a four part series called, Faith Forward. Maybe you’d describe yourself as weary and tired, in a season of dryness! We’ve all been there. What do we need at such times? Pastor Ed will suggest, we need a Word from the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29 The fact that God uses people to reach people not only points to the need to be attentive of those around us, but also to believe God can use you to reach them. You can and God can, as we’ll hear today on Abounding Grace with Pastor Ed Taylor. In Romans chapter eleven we’ll hear an example of being attentive to an audience and of God’s desire and ability to reach that audience.