Life Verses – On Fire
Most life verses are ones you might write down in the back of your Bible or make into a poster for your wall as a guiding thought. Today I share…
Life Verses – Acknowledge Me
The setting is the late 1970's. My husband, Jim, had been the Minister of Music at our church for several years, the children were young and all was right with…
Life Verses – Fear Not
Fear. Perhaps that is one of the strongest emotions we experience. We might be fearful for our very lives. We could be fearful of a disease or the fear…
Joshua – Final Reflections
Well, faithful readers, I realized that we started this venture into the book of Joshua back in June. If you've hung in with me that long, thank you. We come…
Joshua – Keep Walking
Joshua has explained at least day one to the people. (See "Joshua - The Plan") So they are ready to walk all the way around the walled city of Jericho.…
Joshua – The Plan
Now we begin probably your favorite part of Joshua's calling—conquering the walls of Jericho. Joshua had begun to scout out the nearest Canaanite stronghold—Jericho. As he goes, he is confronted…
Joshua – Get Ready!
When the spies returned from Jericho, they shared their good news with Joshua. (See Joshua - Rahab's Pact) They summed it up by saying, "The Lord has surely given the…
Joshua – Rahab’s Pact
Spies have been sent into Jericho to check out the city. (See "Joshua - Spies in the Land") The spies have found safe haven with Rahab, a prostitute of all…
Joshua, the Greatest Preparation
We caught a glimpse of Joshua last week and actions God used to prepare this young man for greater challenges ahead. (See Joshua - Preparation) Battles in the desert were…
A Garden of Care
'Tis spring! Actually, with the temperatures this week, one could say we're about to enter full-blown summer. Perhaps, like me, you're in the gardening mode. No, we're not vegetable gardeners—no…