SCRIPTURE: Joshua 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: So on that day Moses swore to me, ‘The land on which your feet have walked will be your inheritance and that of your children forever, because you have followed the LORD my God wholeheartedly.’ [Joshua 14:9] Wow, what an inspiring goy. Eighty five years old and still vigorous for the Lord. Caleb…
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wary of compromise
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But the Israelites did not drive out the people of Geshur and Maacah, so they continue to live among the Israelites to this day. [Joshua 13:13] Here we find the first clue that things will not work out in Canaan quite as planned. The people of Geshur and Maacah are allowed to remain….
dcla day 2
The first day was great! We started with continental breakfast. A slow start to the day, a unexpected scenic tour of Washington. We got there late for the 10:30 opening, only to discover that we were four hours early (they changed the time of registration). So, we went on a walking tour to the White House….
lists of names
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: These are the kings of the land whom the Israelites had defeated and whose territory they took over east of the Jordan, from the Arnon Gorge to Mount Hermon, including all the eastern side of the Arabah. [Joshua 12:1] This chapter is a list of the defeated kings, identified by name. Joshua is…
dcla day 1
Our drive to DC went well, uneventful, which is how we like it. We met the Belleville group at 8:30, and we followed them (they have GPS). The van ride was pretty quiet, the group is still gelling, but by the end of the night it was better. They are mixing with the Belleville group…
God is love?
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 11 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For it was the LORD himself who hardened their hearts to wage war against Israel, so that he might destroy them totally, exterminating them without mercy, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [Joshua 11:20] The reason why everyone was slaughtered was because the Lord wanted them destroyed. Joshua was following orders. God’s critics…
roller skating rapper’s delight
Wow, can anyone else remember roller skating to the song Rapper’s Delight? This is awesome, it looks like footage from the day when I was roller skating!!!
not afraid
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.” [Joshua 10:8] Humanly speaking, this mission is doomed to fail. The odds are against Israel; they do not stand a chance against the fortified, armed…
dcla 2009
This is where we are going with 7 youth and 3 adults from Crossroads (Nathan and I are going too). We leave this Thursday, (July 9) and come back next Thursday (July 16). In addition to the event, we also hope to spend time doing community service in the capitol! Please pray for us, for…
seeking the Lord’s advice
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath. [Joshua 9:14-15] The Lord made it clear that it was too dangerous for them to allow…