Read Judges 13:1-5; 14:1-9; 16:21-22, 26-30What makes a hero? We usually call people who do deeds that require bravery or self-sacrifice heroes. At times we overlook the factor that character plays in making a person a hero. Severe shortcomings in character can taint even the most spectacular abilities and best outcomes. This is the account … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #2
Category: Bible
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2022 #2“Hold fast to the Bible as the sheet-anchor of your liberties; write its precepts in your heart, and practice them in your lives. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future.”Ulysses S. Grant, … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Discipleship Minute: Judges #1
Read Judges 2:8-19The book of Judges begins in much the same way as the book of Joshua, with the demise of the leader of the people of Israel. Joshua had lived a long life and led the people to conquer the land which Yahweh God had given to His people. But, after the people had … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #1
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #3
Read Joshua 7:1-5, 20-26; 8:1-2, 14-21; 11:23“It was only a few small things. No one will ever know. This can secure my family’s future.” Perhaps those thoughts ran through Achan’s mind as he sorted through the precious items from Jericho. There was someone who knew, though. Yahweh God was well aware of the sin of … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #3
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Read Joshua 2:1-3, 8-13, 6:15-25What does it mean when we show mercy? Usually, we show mercy when we give someone who wronged us more or better than they deserve. After crossing the Jordan River, the Israelites were poised to begin what is called the conquest. God would use His people as an instrument of judgement … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2022 #1Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad; and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. Many things that you can find on the social media platform are actually funny. I found one this week that … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Read Joshua 3:5-17, 4:1-7It would take faith, courage, and obedience for God’s people to cross over into the Promised Land. Most of all it would take a step into a raging river. As the people stood at the Jordan River, they were to consecrate themselves and the priests were to move forward carrying the Ark … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #2
Discipleship Minute: Conquest #1
Read Joshua 1:1-18Moses led the people of Israel for forty years in their travels through the wilderness. At this point in the narrative, a new generation arrived at the edge of the Promised Land. The book of Joshua gets right to the point. Moses was dead. A new leader was needed for the people to … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Conquest #1
A Playlist for Apologists 1
Holy, Holy, HolySince the beginning of my Christian life, music has been a part of it. I have served several churches as a music minister and worship leader. It is a great joy and responsibility to lead God’s people in worship.Worshipping God is our highest priority as Christians when we meet together in the corporate … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 1
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 9
Read I Peter 1:13-25.In all of their travels through the wilderness, the community of Israel found almost every opportunity to grumble and complain about their situation. We have talked about this many times in these articles. However, at each point, Yahweh God remained holy in all of His interactions with His people. What do we … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 9
Mark Riser - Apologist 