1Sam 1-3 The book of Ruth ushered us into the realm of the righteous by one who decided to follow God based upon the witness and life of her in-laws, especially her righteous mother-in-law Naomi. Was it her life or her prayers that spoke to Ruth’s heart? We don’t know, but we do know that […]
Judges 3-5 In Judges, we see the fickle hearts of God’s children, and it is the same for us today. We are a fickle, fearful people. What are we afraid of when God is at our side? Prov 29:25 tells us that if we fear men, then that fear will be a snare to us, […]
Joshua 19-21 Joshua mentored, led, guided, and persuaded the tribes to the Promised Land after being anointed by Moses. He finally steps up just as a parent to ask: why haven’t you taken control of the land that is left? And with that, the remaining tribes set off to survey the land. When all was […]
Joshua 15 The Faithful CalebToday we have Hollywood, which tries to show us brave men and women in movies like Braveheart, but nothing compares to the “movie” God reveals to us in the book of Joshua with the hero Caleb. He and Joshua alone had believed God and was promised that he would see the […]
Joshua 1-4 The man Joshua was born in Egypt. He followed Moses through the desert for over 40 years faithfully. When Moses went into the tent to talk to God, he stood guard outside. When Moses was done and went to speak to the people, Joshua remained behind at the door of the tent of […]
Deut 33-34, Psalm 91 How comforting to know that God has angelic warriors around us in the past and even now when we do not understand or fear the unknown. Moses knew this truth: his faithfulness is like a shield surrounding us when the terrors of the day or night happen. God will order His […]
Deut. 1-2 Looking back over the years is something I have been doing lately. As I wandered through my journals and my thoughts, I am overwhelmed by how God has provided through the many moves. Each time, He has provided a new home, a new church, and new friends. That being said, is why I […]
Num 28: God is precise in what He desires. The amount that was offered was staggering! Are the offerings we give to our church staggering and sacrificial? Why do we give? How much do we give? God loves a cheerful giver, and He blesses both the gift and the giver. [2Cor 9:7] God looks at […]
Numbers 13-14 God noted that over ten times, He tested them, and over ten times, they failed. So now God would give them the biggest test of all. He would reveal treasures beyond their wildest imagination. Would they remember God’s faithfulness in the past and His provision? Ten spies sent to scout out the Promised […]
Numbers 3-4 God directed Moses to guide Aaron in selecting those workers to erect and dismantle the Tabernacle for “moving day” and established duties that brought order by choosing the clan of the Levites with one leader, Aaron. He was to have many followers/workers for the erecting and dismantling of the Tabernacle in an orderly […]
