"All of life is business with God…" John Calvin
After many years learning to blog on another site, I'm ready to graduate from writing about every squirrel that runs through the yard to more focused topics. I am therefore beginning anew here at WordPress. Occasionally I will share some of the favorite posts from the good old days while leaving the simply "newsy" bits behind. The series of Bible … Continue reading Migrating to WordPress
In September 2016 I was privileged to begin leading a Women's Bible study at my church on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We have been studying the books of Joshua and Ephesians. The material we are using comes from a PCA church in Glenside, Pennsylvania, New Life Presbyterian Church. Their women's ministry write studies for their … Continue reading Bible Study Summaries
(Originally published August 5, 2013) The "Footprints in the Sand" poem by Mary Stevenson, written in the 1930's, has been given a slight update in cartoon format which is making the rounds of the various Social Media sites. It seems to resonate with many of my friends; I know it grabbed my attention. … Continue reading Bedraggled Believer
(Originally published November 28, 2016) Last week (I'm a week behind) we read Joshua 10, which covers the battle in which Joshua asked the Lord to make the sun stand still, the five Amorite kings who were captured and executed, and the conquest of Southern Canaan. That’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive right … Continue reading If God is For Us, Who Can be Against Us?
(Originally published November 18, 2016) This week we are reading chapter 9 of Joshua, wherein the Israelites, fresh off their victory against Ai, are duped into making a covenant with the Gibeonites. We began our study by looking at how the Canaanites’ attitude toward the Israelites has changed. In chapter 5 the Canaanites were paralyzed … Continue reading The Treaty With the Gibeonites
(Originally published November 3, 2016) In chapter 8 of Joshua the Israelites return to the field of battle against the town of Ai, but this time they are following the command and lead of the LORD. Right off the bat, verse 1 opens with the LORD saying to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not … Continue reading Learning Obedience
(Originally published October 22, 2016) Last week we learned about the fall of Jericho, God's gracious gift of a mighty victory to his people, who watched in faith and obedience as the Lord carried out his covenant promise before them and the unbelieving world. Chapter six ends with, "So the LORD was with Joshua, and … Continue reading Sin in the Camp
(Originally published 6/27/16) After almost three years in Texas I have found a Saturday morning running group that meets relatively close to where we live and runs through a nice area, with small-town charm, finishing at a sweet little coffee shop. Among these folks I can talk easily about various things that runners talk about … Continue reading Longing in Exile
(Originally published 2/28/17) Last week I went with two women, Jana and Kathy, from our church to Atlanta to attend the Presbyterian Church in America’s Leadership Training conference for women in ministry (PCALT). We flew together, leaving the San Antonio airport at 7 am on Thursday and returning at 6 pm on Saturday. What happened in … Continue reading Unpacking
