“Set Apart, Yet Struggling

“From Emptiness to Hope”

Ruth 1–2 is a beautiful turn in the biblical story. After the chaos and darkness of Judges, these chapters bring us into a quieter, more personal picture of God’s grace. We see loss, grief, loyalty, humble faith, kind providence, and the first signs of restoration. The message is clear: even in bitter seasons, God is still at work. He meets broken people with faithful love, and he often begins restoration in ordinary, quiet ways. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“A Nation in Pieces”

Judges 20–21 shows the aftermath of the horror in Gibeah and the deep brokenness of Israel as a whole. These chapters teach that when sin is not dealt with early, entire communities can unravel. Even when people finally confront evil, they may still handle matters with a mixture of zeal, grief, rashness, and human confusion. Together, these chapters show a nation trying to respond to wickedness while still lacking the stable righteousness, wisdom, and leadership it desperately needs. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“When Truth Collapses”

Judges 17–19 shows what happens when people keep the language of religion but abandon the truth of God. These chapters move from false worship in one household, to tribal corruption, to moral horror in the nation. The message is plain and sobering: when people stop submitting to God’s word, worship becomes distorted, conscience grows numb, and human life is treated cheaply. These chapters are meant to unsettle us, because they show a society falling apart from the inside. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“Strength Without Surrender”

Judges 15–16 shows the tragic tension in Samson’s life. God gives him extraordinary strength and uses him against the Philistines, yet Samson repeatedly lives without wisdom, restraint, or full surrender. These chapters teach that great gifting is not the same as great godliness. God may use a person powerfully, but if that person does not walk in obedience, his life can still unravel painfully. Together, these chapters show both the mercy of God and the danger of a life led more by appetite than by holiness. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!

“Set Apart, Yet Struggling

Judges 13–14 introduces Samson, one of the most gifted and puzzling people in the book of Judges. These chapters show God announcing a special calling before Samson is even born, setting him apart for a holy purpose, and then immediately showing us how weakness can live right alongside calling. Together, these chapters teach that God is gracious in raising deliverers, but also that divine calling does not remove the need for personal obedience. A person can be set apart by God and still struggle deeply if desire outruns wisdom. Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word. Because as Scripture declares: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16 So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!