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…
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…
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…
'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…
When are we in "waiting mode?" Perhaps when we are fearful something bad is about to happen. We're holding our breath, so to speak. Or we're waiting in great anticipation…
We are still near the Jordan River where John the Baptist has been baptizing and calling listeners to repentance. When Andrew and John (Peter's brother) see the Baptist nod toward…
At last we see that... David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.…
Among the preparations we thought about last week in David's life, one was his ability with the harp. (See David's Preparations) Even though David was anointed to be the next…
Last week, we saw how the people of Israel longed for a king, "like the other nations." (See Saul the King) Saul was chosen but proved to be disappointing. The…
Recently, I sat at a group table among many other table groups. Our goal—to discuss a certain matter and share opinions and ideas. I had rather strong opinions about the…
I've had sowing seeds on my mind since the blog two week's ago when Jesus talked of sowing and reaping. (4 - A Teachable Moment.) I ran into an old…