Last week, in the Problems at Ai, Part B, we learned that though sin can stay God's hand, it isn't always a result of our OWN sin. So in the face of disaster, remember to ask God to reveal any unconfessed sin. But if there is none, put your faith in the God who turned...
(Whether a parent yourself, or a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, a neighbor, a teacher, a scout leader, or whatever your role in the lives of the children around you, this important series will give you valuable tips on how to influence those kids for the Lord! To...
In last week's lesson on faith from the Hebrews 11:29, we learned that when God makes known His will in the lives of those around us, it is our place to have faith that God knows best, no matter how ridiculous the request may seem. Faith requires us to support and...
It's a Christmas tradition. You spend hours on the Internet, days traveling to major shopping centers in faraway places, and weeks at the local mall; you sew clothing and dolls, you knit sweaters and scarves, you bake goodies; you make beautiful things out of wood, or...
The course had been rocky. As a beginning rider, I had never purposefully done canter-jumping, and I had only occasionally done more than one jump at a time. But here I was, seated on Sir Steven, in the middle of the ring with 12 other contenders, riding an...
As news of the fall of Jericho and Ai began to spread through Canaan, the people of the land, who had also heard of the fall of Sihon king of Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan, became terrified. They didn't have to consult with their tactical analysts or their political...
Over the past few weeks, we have learned many important aspects of developing and nurturing a relationship with God. We've learned that God plays the major roll in the relationship, but that we also have a part to play. We've learned how much God desires to be with...
In last week's lesson on faith from the Hebrews 11:29, we learned that though we are all allotted a measure of faith, this faith must grow and expand so that we can be opened up to God's expanded work around us. The way to grow and expand our faith is by exercising...
(Whether a parent yourself, or a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, a neighbor, a teacher, a scout leader, or whatever your role in the lives of the children around you, this important series will give you valuable tips on how to influence those kids for the Lord! To...
What is there about me that attracts black flies? I can be in the same place as the rest of my family, and they all leave without a single bite while I am literally covered. And to top it off, I must be a bit allergic to them, as each bite-site tends to swell into a...