Given an unusual amount of space in the Bible, the sixth through the eighth chapters of the Book of Judges, Gideon’s story is one of initial skepticism and eventually powerful faith, ministers say.

The Bible says, “…when I am weak, then am I strong.” “…my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Ironically, God isn’t looking for the most talented people, or the most gifted people, or even the most ...

The first thing I’m noticing about the Book of Judges is that there don’t appear to be any judges in it. Sure, they may be called “judges,” but they’re really generals, left-handed assassins, female ...