Today, I want to talk to you about a young woman whose story is told in the books of Joshua and Judges (see Josh. 15:16-19 and Jdg. 1:12-15). Her story takes place when Israel fought to gain the land God had promised them. Her father Caleb was finally able to remove the giants living in …
Joshua 22:21-23:16 / Luke 20:27-47 / Psalm 89:14-37 / Proverbs 13:17-19 As an artist, musician, and writer, my attention is grabbed by descriptive language, causing me to see in my mind the picture the writer is describing. So, I was drawn by a verse in my reading today for its descriptive and visual value. Psalm …
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Joshua 21:1-22:20 / Luke 20:1-26 / Psalm 89:1-13 / Proverbs 13:15-16 The parable of the evil farmers, or the story of the landowner who left his vineyard in the care of tenants is interesting. I know the parable is speaking in part of God having entrusted His truths to those on earth, as well as …
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Joshua 16-18 / Luke 19:1-27 / Psalm 87 / Proverbs 13:11 Ok y’all, it’s time to put on my thick southern accent for this post. This post is about hospitality and you know we southerners have some skills in that department! Food, sweet tea, sittin’ on the veranda under a fan on a hot summer …
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Joshua 15 / Luke 18:18-43/ Psalm 86 / Proverbs 13:9-10 There are a few verses in Psalm 86 that give me the sweetest picture of our relationship with God. God is both to be feared and He is also near, and full of mercy. Some friends and I were talking in a Zoom class Wednesday …
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Joshua 13-14 / Luke 18:1-17/ Psalm 85 / Proverbs 13:7-8 Have you ever said or had someone say to you “Salom”? And have you wondered what it meant? Some think it simply means “peace”, but it means so much more. It’s a strong and rich word. Psalm 85:8a I listen carefully to what God the …
Joshua 11-12 / Luke 17:11-37/ Psalm 84 / Proverbs 13:5-6 Psalm 84:2b With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. Have you ever done anything “with your whole being”? How about this phrase – I love you with all my heart. There have been times in my life …
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Joshua 7:16-9:2 / Luke 16:1-18 / Psalm 82 / Proverbs 13:2-3 Luke 16:8-9 “The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light. Here’s the …
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Joshua 5:1-7:15 / Luke 15 / Psalm 81 / Proverbs 13:1 As God’s people prepared to destroy Jericho, not yet knowing what it will look like to have God fighting for them, God asked something of the men. Jewish custom and covenant stated that the baby boys would be circumcised on the 8th day after …
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Joshua 3-4 / Luke 14:7-35 / Psalm 80 / Proverbs 12:27-28 In the book of Joshua, the people of God are preparing to cross the Jordan river and move into position to attack Jericho. The long-awaited day to receive the promise has finally arrived! I know they were excited, but probably also apprehensive because of …
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