Our Great Commander
And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to… Our Great Commander
Deborah—a Rare Judge
Judges Chapters 4 and 5 Many in our “enlightened” society, including liberals among the Christian churches, have mischaracterized the Bible’s patriarchal system as being sexist and discriminatory against women. These detractors decry the fact that… Deborah—a Rare Judge
The Man Who Did Not See
I thought it a bit surprising, if not embarrassing. A lady had commented that it was too bad that the editors of The Lutheran Hymnal didn’t have spell-check available to them. When I raised my eyebrow… The Man Who Did Not See
What Works Even Better than a Jawbone?
“When he [Samson] came to Lehi, the Philistines came shouting against him. Then the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him; and the ropes that were on his arms became like flax that is burned with fire, and his bonds broke loose from his hands. He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and killed a thousand men with it” (Judges 15:14-15, suggested reading: all of chapter 15).
What Works Even Better than a Jawbone?
Josiah, The Boy-King
(II Kings 22-23; II Chronicles 34-35) D own through the centuries, rulers of nations have had either a positive or negative influence on the subjects they govern. During the period of the Divided Kingdom in… Josiah, The Boy-King
Oh, the People Some People Marry
Abigail is an outstanding example of a beautiful, intelligent, God-fearing woman and wife who remained loyal to her husband for better or worse. Summer traditionally is a time for weddings, joyous in their circumstance and… Oh, the People Some People Marry
To Trust or Not to Trust
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (SIXTH IN A SERIES) To Trust or Not to Trust “Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw… To Trust or Not to Trust
Ruth a Gem of a Daughter-in-Law
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (FIFTH IN A SERIES) One of the popular topics for jokes is mothers-in-law. Generally, the nature of these amusements is not very complimentary, as they poke fun at perceived weaknesses,… Ruth a Gem of a Daughter-in-Law
When God Fell On His Face
If God has a sense of humor, I can imagine He would have been chuckling over what occurred in the temple of the Philistines during the days of Samuel (1 Samuel 5:1-5). These enemies of… When God Fell On His Face
You Are Not Alone
“Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of… You Are Not Alone