Category: Faith in the Struggle

Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. . . Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. Joshua 1:2-5 Years ago, I read of an airline pilot…
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Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 When I was a kid, I loved eating – I…
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And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face . . . and for all the mighty power and all the great deeds of terror that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12 I am apparently known for the phrase, Strong Work.…
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And the LORD said to him, “This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ‘I will give it to your offspring.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.” Deuteronomy 34:4 You probably haven’t noticed, but I’ve not written about…
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I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days . . . Deuteronomy 30:19-20 Imagine I’m joining a gym and must…
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See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I command you today, by loving the LORD your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and…
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For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off. . . But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it. Deuteronomy 30:11-14 Once we’ve rewarded ourselves repeatedly with any pleasurable behavior, we…
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Return to the LORD your God, you and your children, and obey his voice in all that I command you today, with all your heart and with all your soul, then the LORD your God will restore your fortunes and have mercy on you . . . Deuteronomy 30:2-3 I’ve never liked the feeling of…
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And the LORD will bring you back in ships to Egypt, a journey that I promised that you should never make again; and there you shall offer yourselves for sale to your enemies as male and female slaves, but there will be no buyer.  Deuteronomy 28:68 Nearly 30 years ago, when in medical school, I…
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In the morning you shall say, “If only it were evening!” and at evening you shall say, “If only it were morning!” because of the dread that your heart shall feel, and the sights that your eyes shall see. Deuteronomy 28:67 Every morning, upon waking, I make my coffee and, weather permitting, I go outside…
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