Ruth 1 – Commitment
These days, absolute and total commitment is more of an ideal than a reality. Employees jump from company to company. Employers lay off workers, then give their jobs to others … Read more
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 basketball … Read more
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 today. They sound like noble ideas, … Read more
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 changed since … Read more
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.” In these chapters, you read how … Read more
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 explain. I’m … Read more
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 … Read more
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. There may be some rare occasions … Read more
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, self-contained commodity. It doesn’t just exist … Read more
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 glass to determine … Read more