The greatest test of courage Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 Joshua 1:2-8 2 Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan 5 NoContinue reading “The greatest test of courage”
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Does God shun His children? ∙∙
Does God shun His children? ∙∙ O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. – Psalms 86:5 Micah 7:18-20 18 Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? YouContinue reading “Does God shun His children? ∙∙”
Ersatz children ∙∙
Ersatz children ∙∙ The LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend. – Exodus 33:11 Numbers 16:28-35 28 And Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things that I have done – for I haveContinue reading “Ersatz children ∙∙”
Just ask the animals ∙∙
Just ask the animals ∙∙ Some things on earth are small but unusually wise: spiders are easy to catch, but they are found even in kings’ palaces. – Proverbs 30:24, 28 Job 12:7-10 7 Just ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you. 8Continue reading “Just ask the animals ∙∙”
Children decide ∙
Children decide ∙ Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 5 You must love the LORD your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength.Continue reading “Children decide ∙”