It's so comforting sometimes to know that the great men and women of the bible struggle in the same ways as we do, isn't it? In Part 1 of Dr. Deb's message from Lessons from the Heart of David, "Controlling Our Anger," we look at 1 Samuel 25 when David almost lets his anger cause him to sin grievously. We all do it, but we all have the same responsibility to control our anger, even if that anger is justified.

How are Christians to behave in a world that often hates them? Why does God stress over and over in His Word that we are to leave revenge and vengeance to Him? In the second part of her message from the series, Lessons from the Heart of David, Dr. Deb looks closely at the words of the Apostle Paul, words that tell us exactly how we are to respond to others when they wrong us. Be blessed.

It is extremely difficult to leave vengeance to God, especially when we are wronged personally. David gives us a wonderful example of this kind of trust in God's vindication in 1 Samuel 24, and Dr. Deb examines this chapter in part one of her message, "Why We Leave Vengeance to God." How does the Christian handle her enemies so that God is both glorified and honored?

Do you ever wonder how to choose friends, or even how to be a good friend? God's Word does not leave us without guidance on this very important topic. Join Dr. Deb in part 2 of her lesson on "Understanding Godly Friendships" as she further looks at the life of David, the man after God's own heart.

What does it mean to be a godly friend? How do we look for those, and why is that so important in the first place? In this first episode of a two-part series, Dr. Deb looks at the beautiful friendship between Jonathon and David in the bible in order to talk about the beauty and necessity of Christian relationships and friendships between believers.

What are the Goliath's in your life? In the second part of Dr. Deb's message, "Knowing that God is the Victor," she finishes looking at the legendary story of David and Goliath, examining the awesome realities of God's providence and His faithfulness amidst our battles here on earth. Does fear drive you, or are you driven by the knowledge that our battles are God's battles?

Familiarity can sometimes breed contempt, but there are times that familiarity with a bible story can breed apathy in the Christian. What does the story of David and Goliath really have to teach us about God and His faithful victory? In Part 1 of "Knowing that God is the Victor," Dr. Deb Waterbury takes you through the history leading up to the fateful battle between David and Goliath.

Why are the sacrifices of the wicked an abomination to God but the prayers of the upright acceptable to Him? This is an important question for every believer who wants to, like David, practice a heart that is completely for God, especially since all of us are by nature wicked. What does the heart of David teach us so that our hearts are upright, and therefore, acceptable to God?

What in us interests God? The life of David has much to teach believers, but the beginning of these lessons is the truth of how God saw David's heart before and above He saw his physical qualities. What must every believer know so that she practices having a heart that is really for God?

How do hospitality and generosity play into being a Christian? Lydia displayed both characteristics in her life, and her God-honoring and grace-receiving actions brought revival and redemption to many in Philippi. Join Dr. Deb Waterbury for the second part of her lesson on Lydia, a great woman of God.