Josiah’s Unparalleled Devotion In 2 Kings 23:25, we encounter a unique declaration: “Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did—with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law ...
Read More »Accomplishing God-Given Goals: Lessons From Nehemiah
I love the book of Nehemiah–always have–every reading! “Nehemiah?” you respond with raised eyebrows. Yep, Nehemiah. Why? First, thanks to my good pastor’s attention to detail and delight with God’s word, the book lays out a clear plan for accomplishing a God-given goal. Second, Sanballat and Tobiah personify the devil, ...
Read More »What Kind of Husband Are You?
Remember the story of Goldilocks? She was the girl who stumbled upon three bowls of porridge; one was too hot, the other too cold, and one which was just right. Don’t be too surprised that this same description can be applied to the type of husband you are. I’ll explain. ...
Read More »The Character and the Future of America
These United States are in the beginning stages of choosing their next president. Who we elect will reveal the character of our nation. You may have watched the second debate, or perhaps you have heard sound bites from the abundance of candidates who took their place on the stage. All candidates possess ...
Read More »Embracing the Comfort of the Rod and Staff
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) …Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) To a shepherd, the rod and staff were very important tools when tending sheep. The rod was a long, straight stick. It was a part of the shepherd, an ...
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