by Thomas Frank | Mar 31, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection Today we learn that Ruth marries the son of Naomi and Elimelech and has plans for a full life and family with him. Then he dies and she is in trouble. She doesn’t know if things will get better or not. She doesn’t lose her... 
by Thomas Frank | Mar 30, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s reading we see that while Joshua is alive, the people are faithful. After he dies, the following generation fails to do what Moses and Joshua told them to do. The people forget about what God has done for them and fail to teach... 
by Thomas Frank | Mar 29, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read about Joshua’s last words to his people and the challenge he proposes to them. Joshua tells them that he knows the people will fail to follow the Lord but the Lord will not fail them. Joshua is challenging the people of... 
by Thomas Frank | Mar 28, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s reading, we read lists and names of places and things. These are more than just lists, they are historical records that touch God’s interaction with his people. The Lord is faithful to us and this is shown by the promises... 
by Thomas Frank | Mar 27, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection Today we read about a lot of boundaries of the land. It reminds us that Christianity is a historical faith and the events in the bible took place at specific times and locations. I think that is such a powerful reinforcement. Many times we are...
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