Joshua 5:6-12 & 1 Kings 17:14 (NIV) In this story, the Israelites have finally crossed over into their promised land.  According to Joshua 5:10-12 “On the evening of the 14th day of the month, while camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, the Israelites celebrated the Passover.  The day after the Passover, that very … Continue reading The Day After →

(Scripture reference from NIV) Today we celebrate Father’s Day.  Sonora Dodd first suggested it in 1909 in Spokane, Washington.  Her Civil War veteran father had reared 6 children as a single man; and, after she heard a Mother’s Day sermon she decided that fathers should also be honored.  But the idea had a lot of … Continue reading The Apple of His Eye →

(Scripture translation references as noted) In Joshua chapter 3 we can read the story of how the Israelites are continuing their march to the Promised Land.  They arrive at the Jordan River where they stop to camp (verse 1.)  “Then Joshua told the people, ‘Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among … Continue reading Be Bold & Stand Firm →

(Recommended Reading:  Exodus 13:17 - 14:31 – Quotes from New Living Translation) The passages in Exodus 13 and 14 tell the story of the exodus of Israel from Egypt.  We are told in Exodus 13:17a “…God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though it was the shortest … Continue reading Detour on the Road Less Traveled →

(Recommended reading:  Nehemiah 1:1 – 6:16 – References are from NIV) Nehemiah is one of my favorite books in the Old Testament.  In it are so many great examples of what we can do with the power of our Lord behind us, when we obey His directions. When Nehemiah found out the condition of Jerusalem … Continue reading Keep On Keepin’ On →

(Genesis 39:1 – 41:37 – NIV) The scriptures referenced above involve the life of Joseph.  He was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelites that had bought him from his brothers.  The Ismaelites then sold him to Potiphar, one of the Pharoah’s important officials.  Joseph proved himself worthy of trust and was entrusted with all that … Continue reading From Bad To Good To Bad and Back →

(Scripture references from New Living Translation) Today we celebrate Mother’s Day.  A day that was first celebrated in 1908 by a lady named Anna Jarvis – a celebration at her own church to honor her Mother, Ann.  Ann had been a peace activist that had helped wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War … Continue reading Call Her Blessed →