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Monthly Archives: April 2022
Waiting and Witnessing
Jesus left us with a big job to do. We are his witnesses to the world. The message must be taken to all nations beginning in your hometown. Continue reading
Too Big an Army
Conventional wisdom says, “assemble the largest army you can to defeat the enemy.” God in his wisdom said, “You have too many men.” Continue reading
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Tagged army too big, Gideon's army, God's strength, too big
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Mighty Warrior
In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” He reminds Gideon that he has no reason to doubt or fear. He is being called by God to lead the people of Israel. What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. Continue reading
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Tagged Gideon, God is with us, God knows our potential, God's ability, mighty warrior
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The Strength to Go On
Facing denial, betrayal, mocking, scourging and a cruel painful death on a cross, Jesus went to his usual place to pray: The Mount of Olives. This solitary place was a regular place of refuge for Jesus where he would pour out his heart to the Father. Continue reading
Never Ending Cycle
What happens when God’s people turn away from God’s commands and do whatever is right in their own eyes? That seems to be the question that the writer of Judges is trying to answer. The answer? In short: Chaos. The pages of Judges are filled with missed opportunities, deceit, destruction, and death. Continue reading
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Tagged compromise, drifting, Judges, never ending cycle, renewal, revival
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Time Well Spent
The cross was drawing nearer and nearer. Ministry was taking place daily. After a day of teaching in the temple, Jesus finds one of his favorite places to pray. He gets away to the Mount of Olives to spend the night in fellowship with his Father through prayer. Continue reading
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Tagged commitment to prayer, delight, delight more than duty, devotion, Jesus prayer life, prayer
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As For Me and My House
They had, more or less, conquered the land. Nearing the end of his life and time of leadership, Joshua calls the people together. First he reminds them of the way God has been with them in giving them this land. Continue reading
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Tagged as for me and my house, remember, serve the Lord, stones of remembrance
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Every Promise
“Not one word of his promise has failed–they have all been fulfilled.” With these words, Joshua reminds the people of Israel of the faithfulness of God. God has been with them. He has fought for them. He has given them the land he promised. Continue reading