Monthly Archives: November 2008
Big Question Tuesday – Nov 25, 2008
Today is a “Best of Big Question” that was originally published on August 12, 2008 Today’s Question: Is pirating of software wrong?
Day Twenty-Four: (Judges 19:1-15) 28 Days in Judges
“1 In those days Israel had no king” (Judges 19:1) A simple proclamation begins the horrific story of Judges 19. There are parts of the Bible that I would like to say, “I am sorry that happened.” For example, the … Continue reading
Day Twenty-Three: (Judges 18) 28 Days in Judges
Dear Reader, I spent the past week on vacation. I thought I I would be able to blog while on vacation, but that was just wishful thinking as our family spent several days running from one Disney ride to the … Continue reading
28 Days in Judges (Week 4 – Consumer Oriented Faith) Nov 23, 2008
28 Days in Judges (Week 4 – Consumer Oriented Faith) Nov 23, 2008 [display podcast]
28 Days in Judges (Week 3 – Countercultural Christians)
28 Days in Judges (Week 3 – Countercultural Christians)
Day Twelve: (Judges 10) 28 Days in the Book of Judges
Three words from Judges 10 is ringing in my ears today. “The LORD replied,” (Judges 10:11) How do you hear the Lord? It is pehaps the most important question. If you are full of sinful behaviour, how do you hear … Continue reading
Day Eleven: (Judges 9) 28 Days in Judges
Leadership by force is the lowest level of leadership. Sometimes you have to lead by force, but it is simply the worst. Abimelech decided that force was going to be his rule: “Abimelech used [the silver] to hire reckless adventurers, … Continue reading
Days Nine & Ten: (Judges 8) 28 Days in Judges
If Gideon had the voice of Rosco P. Coltrane from “Duke of Hazard”, he would be yelling, “We’re in hot pursuit!” Gideon is running after the Midianites, and finding out who is with him on the conquest. When you find … Continue reading
Day Seven: (Judges 6) 28 Days in Judges
Judges six is a setup chapter for Judges seven. It gives us the background and calling of a man named Gideon who is the next Judge in the the cycle of rebelion-captivitity-repentance-deliverance. Gideon has been filled with fear. 1. He … Continue reading