April 1 – Covenant Renewal – Joshua 24

If choosing to serve God is the critical concern of Joshua’s final message to the nation, what exactly does it mean to serve him? I think we all know that serving implies elements of submission and obedience. But there are two important aspects of a Christian’s...

March 31 – Covenant Renewal – Joshua 24

In 2009, Linda and I visited some relatives living in what once was East Germany, including a cousin of Linda’s father. Like many Germans living in areas under Soviet influence after WW2, Linda’s father emigrated and he encouraged his cousin to do the same. The cousin...

March 30 – Covenant Renewal – Joshua 24

The Book of Joshua begins with the death of Moses and ends with the death of Joshua. Over the last two chapters Joshua exhorts the nation: first his leaders in chapter 23, then the tribes of Israel in chapter 24. If it was not already physically apparent, he told them...

Reading Plan – Week 23

Remember, in His Word, God has: Something to see – what does the text saySomething to understand – what does it meanSomething to apply – what does it mean to meSomething to praise – for what are you thankful? (1) Through the Bible Day 1: 1 Samuel...

March 26 – Reading the Psalms for all they’re worth

Considering Psalm 139 When travelling by car through particularly beautiful regions, one may come across a scenic viewing area, a place where cars pull off the highway in order to appreciate an especially captivating vista. Linda and I have done this, but never have...