I have read the story of Jephthah many times (Judges 11). His faith in God to provide him with victory is impressive, yet his vow was foolish. Every time I have walked away from it with the importance of watching what we vow, looking more towards Matthew 5, where Jesus warns about vows (or swearing... Continue Reading →

In Judges chapter 8, the Lord has handed what’s left the Midianite army over to Gideon, but Gideon still needs to pursue them and finish them off. They look to two groups that should have been willing to support them with food, yet those who could have helped wanted to see that they were successful... Continue Reading →

As we continue along in the book of Joshua, we see that Joshua was responsible for sharing with the tribes of Israel what there inheritance would be. With all of the challenges that the people went through because of their disobedience to God, you would think that they would get it. unfortunately, this is not... Continue Reading →

Lately, it seems as though politicians, and politics, is polarizing Christians, turning spiritual siblings against one another. I am reminded as I read Joshua 5 that this isn’t to be the case. Are you for us or them? The answer was, neither. He was going to fight with them, but when asked which side he... Continue Reading →

Written over three thousands years ago (going with conservative dating), Deuteronomy helps us to see the cycle of revival - rebel, rebuke, repent, rescue, and rest (taught in OT classes). The Lord blesses them, they turn away from Him, He punishes them, they repent of their sins, and He rescues them (or sends someone to... Continue Reading →

Having a new puppy has made it clear that our house wasn’t as clean as we might have thought. Our little man has found all sorts of things that we have missed. And when he gets up, we need to make sure that the house is all set, or he will find whatever is out... Continue Reading →

There seems to be so much fear today over what is to come. There is fear over Coronavirus... there’s fear over riots... there is fear over elections... and right now I think that there is starting to be a fear over what’s next in 2020. Caution and concern are completely logical in times such as... Continue Reading →

In the end of Job, after God has replied to Job and questioned who was challenging His wisdom, Job recognized who he is compared to God. We find this in Job 42:3, 6. “I have spoken about things I did not understand, things too wondrous for me to know... I reject my words and am... Continue Reading →

John Chapter 3, before the famous John 3:16 passage, refers to Numbers 21, where we are currently. The people rebelled against God, and poisonous serpents came and were biting the people - causing death. When the people cried out to God, He told Moses to make a snake image of bronze and place it on... Continue Reading →