The Israelites who returned from the Babylonian captivity started with such promise but ended up dishonoring God (Mal. 1:6-7). What happened?

My husband and I have been married for 37 years, and we have settled into a companionable silence. Of course, we do share stories and . . .

We know Samson from his failures. He married outside his faith community, against his parents’ wishes; he sought the company of prostitutes; he revealed God’s secret to his strength.  However, God listed Samson in the hall of faith . . .