The Daily Devotional
When Paganism Informs Our Prayers
Jephthah is a complicated figure, and he represents the depravity of his time. It’s clear that despite Jephthah’s allegiance to God, his prayers are rooted in paganism.
Ezra Byer
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Should I Use "Fleece Prayers" To Discern God's Will?
Here are a few reasons you shouldn't.
The Daily Devotional
Should Christians Pray “Fleece Prayers”?
Should Christians lay out a fleece when they pray? The origination of “fleece prayers” started in Judges 6 when Gideon asked God for a sign of whether to attack the Midianites.
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What Does It Mean that the Lord Is Our Shepherd?
Why have so many Christians spent so much time meditating on Psalm 23? ...As we read this passage slowly, we notice the focus is less on us and more on God as our Shepherd.
The Daily Devotional
The Sin Many Christians Excuse
What does God have to say about the way I talk? As it turns out, quite a lot. In Proverbs 10, Solomon shares profound insights about how we should and shouldn’t speak.
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What Is the Book of Judges All About?
How should Christians read and interpret the Book of Judges? ...The Book of Judges recounts a turbulent period in ancient Israel's history, characterized by cycles of apostasy, oppression, deliverance, and temporary peace.
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Why Is God Jealous?
Why does God refer to himself in Scripture as a “jealous God,” and how can this be a good thing? ...At first glance, the concept of jealousy seems to stand in direct contrast with a God of love. But let’s take a closer look.
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Did God Order the Israelites to Commit Genocide?
How could a loving God command Israel to commit such violent acts as we see in Joshua? While this is a subject we’ve touched on several times, it bears repeating because Joshua 9-22 sit as some of the most troubling passages of Scripture to modern Western readers.
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How Can One Man’s Sin Impact an Entire Nation?
In this passage, we see a powerful contrast. First, Joshua and the Israelites reach the Promised Land. After forty years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites arrive at the walled city of Jericho.
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What Do You Do When God is Silent?
Do you ever struggle with God's silence? If so, here are some encouraging words to consider.
The Daily Devotional
How Do I Be Strong When I Feel So Weak?
What is the Book of Joshua all about?...This book is a continuation of all God has said and done in the first five books of the Bible.
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Why God’s Silence is Sometimes Necessary
How could God care about what I’m going through if he remains silent when I call on him for help? This is a question every Christian wrestles with in their journey.