Category Archives: Faith

The Story: Light to the World or Like the World

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jason

Faithful to her promise, Hannah gives her son, Samuel, to the Lord’s service. Samuel grows to become a mighty prophet, a man of God recognized from Dan to Beersheba (the Israelite way of saying “from north to south”). Everyone acknowledged … Continue reading →

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The Story: Given to the Lord

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jason

There was a ceratin man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, and Ephraimite. He had two wives; … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Kinsman Redeemer

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jason

When was the last time you heard the story of Ruth? For many of you, it may have been a while. And that’s a shame, because it is a beautiful story of sorrow and redemption. It’s an unlikely love story; … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Threshing Floor

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jason

At this point in Israel’s history, power is decentralized. Rather than replace Joshua with another national leader, a series of local, tribal leaders emerge throughout the land. But Israel also deals with the repercussions that come from failing to drive … Continue reading →

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My card

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jason

Here is the card I found on my desk this morning from my kids.

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Saturday

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jason

Saturday is the day of grief. The mourners sit in silence, an unwelcome new reality sitting in hard upon them. “Is this really happening?” they ask one another. Friday came and went quickly and now we find ourselves picking up … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jason

Friday is the day of ridicule. The taunts and insults flow effortlessly, piling up in rapid succession, one after another. These men take great joy in the expert turn of a phrase, slicing ever-so-carefully through the layers of the human … Continue reading →

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The Story: Deborah and Jael

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jason

A few weeks ago, we looked at the beginning of Moses’ life and I told you that every heroic act that occurs in the first few chapters of Exodus is committed by a woman. Well, Judges 4 is a similar … Continue reading →

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The Story: As For Me and My House

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Jason

Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua’s very famous and very public declaration of faith provides a powerful closing scene to the book that bears his name. It effectively rallies all of … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Battle Begins

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jason

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” In one form or another, Joshua hears these words from God on five different occasions at the end of Deuteronomy … Continue reading →

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