Throughout both Joshua and Judges, the land is of such central importance that it is virtually a character unto itself: “And the land had rest” (Judges 3:11, 3:30, etc.). The major action of...
Introduction by Mark Roberts: At certain times throughout the year, I invite others to write a few Daily Reflections. This week's reflections...
Now the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the...
Psalm 107 relates human economic endeavors to the world of God’s creation. It is worth citing at length. Some went down to...
During the past several summers, I've had the privilege of being part of the leadership team of Laity Lodge Youth Camp, a sister program to The High Calling and Laity Lodge.
“LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress. Psalm 107:6 Psalm 107 reminds us to “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good!” (107:1). The bulk...
Gracious God, thank you for being the source of my joy.
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! Psalm 43:5 If Psalm 43 seems strangely...
In his letters to the Thessalonians, Paul reminds the church that living out their faith takes daily work.
