February 26 – Joshua 1: Courage

Perhaps you have noticed a preponderance of “p” words this week: a proper patterned panoply of provocation toward godly courage. We have seen the importance of God’s promises, provision, and presence in the promotion of courage. Moreover, God’s presence is powerful,...

February 25 – Joshua 1: Courage

Typically, key themes in books and film may be deduced by their respective openings and closings. Therein we find setting and theme, problem and resolution, plot and character. The bible is no different; at its beginning and end, we have the presence of God. Our bible...

February 24 – Joshua 1: Courage

An extended member of my family has a profound fear of flying. He loves history, has the time and the means to travel, and would love to visit Europe – if only there was another way to get to the other side! Joshua 1 finds the new generation of Israel on the verge of...

February 23 – Joshua 1: Courage

Before we move into Joshua, can we take a moment to consider the passing of Moses, the end of his prophetic leadership ministry, and the transfer of authority to his faithful assistant Joshua. Having just witnessed the chaotic, bizarre, and at times frightening...

Reading Plan – Week 18

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: Joshua 16,...

February 19

What kind of movie or book ending do you prefer? If you are like most people you want a happy, neat and tidy ending. What do we get at the end of Deuteronomy? We get the song of Moses in chapter 32, his blessing over the nations tribes in chapter 33, and finally his...