The greatest test of courage

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”

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 ∙∙”

How’d they do that? ∙∙

How’d they do that? ∙∙ He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. – Psalms 18:33 Psalms 119:133 When a man’s conduct pleases him, the Lord enables him to go through life with confidence (FRCL). Matthew 18:4-7  4 So anyone who becomes as humble as this little childContinue reading “How’d they do that? ∙∙”