Tag Archives: Jesus

ONE REJECTED BECOMES KING 

Turning away from God, the idol-worshiping Israelites suffered foreign invasion and devastation. Finally, desperate for relief, they turned to God, and God raised up a deliverer, Jephthah. This passage leads us from the treacherous leadership of Abimelek, to Issachar and … Continue reading

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KING THORNBUSH VS. JOTHAM!

As retired public school teachers and former pastors; my husband and I encountered many types of families with many different philosophies of raising their children and living life.  We saw families who were split and broken apart by the sins … Continue reading

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LACK OF OBEDIENCE IS PROBLEMATIC

“I’ll do as much as I can, Lord, but I don’t know if I can do all you say, exactly the way you tell me.”  Believers with committed faith in God see a multitude of problems with this statement. While … Continue reading

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GOD DELIVERS ON ALL HIS PROMISES

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.  “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, … Continue reading

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GOD’S WORK OF SALVATION THROUGH UNLIKELY CANDIDATES

I am perplexed and amused at the same time as I stand back in the wings of political arguments over which candidate will “save the world” and which one will “cause ultimate destruction.”  It seems those with few facts to … Continue reading

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YOU HAVE SEEN SALVATION—REMEMBER!

The times of conquering are over! The Promised Land is settled.  Everyone has a place to live.  God has granted and time of peace and rest to the Israelites.  God’s leader, Joshua has been a great leader who stood firm … Continue reading

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GOD’S PROMISES FULFILLED IN EVERY DETAIL

Fulfillment Centers As soon as we click “purchase” online, it is immediately sent to be processed through a “fulfillment center.” The fulfillment center receives the order, searches their inventory for the product, obtains the product, packages the product to survive … Continue reading

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WHO DO YOU RUN TO?

Is it possible to fully comprehend how God thinks?  The Psalmist attempted more than once to get into the head of God’s mind and describe Him; but there are just not enough words— “The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above … Continue reading

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DIVIDE AND CONQUER!

Divide and conquer!  This philosophy is used still in our daily lives as parents, teachers, leaders of companies, and even at your local fast-food place!  We divide responsibilities among those present to complete tasks, projects, and service more efficiently.  Moses … Continue reading

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GO—TAKE POSSESSION OF GOD’S PROMISE

More often that not, with tight fisted hands, we hold on for dear life what does not give life at all.  We hold on to things for the temporary pleasure they give until the newness fades and the excitement of … Continue reading

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