Joshua 1 – Some Things Change and Some Things Never Do
In the last movie of the “Matrix” trilogy, there is a line that sticks in my head. There, the character of Morpheus says, “Some things never change…
September 26, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 2 – Are You In?
When I was a young boy, my parents would get together with the neighbors and play cards on a Friday and Saturday night. While they were playing…
October 3, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 3-4 – Change and Uncertainty
Everyone struggles with change. Even those who say they like change become stressed if the changes are too quick or too drastic. In Joshua chapters…
October 10, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 5 – Little Things
“Little things are important.” “It’s the little things that mean the most.” These are sayings most of us have heard all our lives. The reason little…
October 17, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 6 – Walls
Walls. They prop up our structures. They give us protection, privacy, and a sense of security. Walls can also isolate us, impeded us, and entrap us…
October 24, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 7 – Small Matters
Small matters. This truth struck me one day when I discovers termites in my house. They were so small, the termite inspector had to get a magnifying…
October 31, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 8 – Confidence
Confidence. It’s an attractive character trait. It’s something most people wish they had more of. The problem is, confidence is not a stand alone…
November 7, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 9 – Do You Shoot First and Ask Questions Later?
“Shoot first and ask questions later.” This statement calls one to make quick decisions, and worry about whether it was the “right” decision later…
November 14, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 10 – Are You Dependent or Overconfident?
I remember learning to ride a bike as a child. There were times when I had this great boost of confidence. I would think, “I really am doing it! I…
November 21, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 11 – War Takes Time
You have to be careful when you read the Bible, or you could easily be deceived. This statement may sound blasphemous or just plain wrong, so let me…
November 28, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 12-19 – Is Close Enough Enough?
In Joshua chapters 12-19, you see two different standards on display… “Close enough for government work.” “A job worth doing is worth doing right.”…
December 5, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 20-21 – How Binding is a Promise?
How binding is a promise? Some would say, it depends on things like: Who made the promise? What was the promise? When was the promise made? What has…
December 12, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 22 – It’s Really None of My Business
“It’s really none of my business. “Besides, what right do I have to say anything to them?” Individualism and personal freedom dominant our world…
December 19, 2019 · 2 min read
Joshua 23-24 – The Pep Talk
As a kid, I wasn’t very good at sports. When I was in the eighth grade, my parents insisted I play basketball. Two things came out of my short-lived…
December 26, 2019 · 2 min read