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First Samuel

First Samuel chronicles the beginning of Israel’s monarchy, following the lives of the prophet Samuel, King Saul, and King David.

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Goliath and the Cardboard Cutout

Goliath was an enormous man. Measuring nine feet nine inches tall, he was, and still is, an intimidating presence. However, Goliath didn't intimidate David. The only giant he saw was God—he knew God would help him. What about the giants in your life? How do you handle them? Straight on like David, or do you avoid them, in the hopes someone else will fight them?