“For the Lord your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath.” Joshua 2:11 When Joshua sent the spies into Jericho, Rahab confessed, ‘we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you, and what you did to the two kings, Sihon and Og,… Continue reading Walking with Rahab
Author: Carolyn Dawson
Walking with Joshua
WALKING WITH THOSE WHO WALKED WITH GOD “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I don’t know about you, but I find that the promises of God have an amazing way… Continue reading Walking with Joshua
Walking with Moses
WALKING WITH THOSE WHO WALKED WITH GOD The Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Exodus 33:11 I know we are not supposed to be jealous or envious, but I have to admit that I am a little bit envious of Moses. I have heard God… Continue reading Walking with Moses
No Payback?
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23 One of the difficulties that we encounter as a Christian is leaving everything in God’s hands. We are fine with some things, willingly handing them over… Continue reading No Payback?
Can I Have Your Attention, Please?
We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Hebrews 2:11 The Word of God was written for our benefit; your benefit. Held within every page of the Bible there is instruction, direction and guidance; there is strength, comfort and hope. It contains true stories of real… Continue reading Can I Have Your Attention, Please?
Building Framework
Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge. 2 Peter 1:5 Do you see your faith as a building project or as something that is fine the way it is and doesn’t need anything added to it? The Lord Jesus himself likens us to house builders, building on the truth… Continue reading Building Framework
A Surprising Source
The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. 1 Kings 17:6 There were two thoughts that came to me when thinking about this verse concerning Elijah, the first of which was about relationship. Elijah had told king Ahab that there… Continue reading A Surprising Source
Cultivate Continually
The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 reveals deeper truths about our receptiveness to God's Word. It challenges us to grow in understanding and not let worldly cares overshadow our spiritual growth. By tending to the soil of our hearts, we can cultivate a fruitful relationship with God.
Pre-paid Envelope
And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. 2 Corinthians 3:3 Do people still write letters? I know in the business world that letters are sent and… Continue reading Pre-paid Envelope
Sure and Assured
The Bible encourages believers not to let anyone shake their confidence. Despite encountering obstacles and differing opinions, holding onto faith will bring great rewards. Trusting in God, who is the source of true confidence, will keep believers from getting tangled by the opinions of others.
