We’ve read the first five Bible books covering over 25 centuries from the creation story through the life of Moses, and God’s promise that He would give His people the land of Canaan to be their permanent home. After Moses, their new leader is Joshua, who will take them into Canaan. We have met Joshua … Continue reading Bible →

 The Immutable Basis of a Sinner’s Hope By Connie Arnold Shadows may blur, or even obstruct, our path. But if we raise our heads, we can catch a gleam of light in the distance. David wrote, “I may walk through valleys as dark as death” (Psalm 23:4a CEV), but “Your kindness and love will always … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today in the Bible room we finish reading the summary of Deuteronomy. This is Part 2, chapters 18 – 34. _____________________________________________ Deuteronomy – Part 2 Moses’s Finality: Moses gives his final sermon and blessings for Israel. Chapter 18. Practices Rules concerning various practices: The Levites are to be supported by tithes and offerings;Detestable practices of … Continue reading Bible →

GOD HAS A PLAN By Connie Arnold I watched the woman with the young girl, and I was close enough to hear the conversation. (Okay, so I was eavesdropping.) “I want to pay for it, Grandma,” the child was clutching tightly to the $1 bill and some change in her hand.  With full assurance that … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today in the “Getting Started Bible” we open the Book of Deuteronomy, reading the summaries of Part 1, chapters 1 – 17. ___________________________________________ Deuteronomy – Part 1 Introduction to Deuteronomy: Writer: It is not known who wrote the first five verses of the book nor the last chapter dealing with the death of Moses.  The … Continue reading Bible →

MORE ABOUT ANGELS This post is very personal to me, but my hope is that someone reading this will be able to discern their own personal angel working in their lives.  As a child of God, we have the Spirit of God living within us, and we are blessed to have His cadre of angels always … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today in the “Getting Started Bible” we will complete reading the summaries of the book of Numbers, Part 2, chapters 19 – 36. _____________________________________________ Numbers – Part 2 Chapter 19. Cleansing The Lord commands the sacrifice of a red heifer: The ashes of the red heifer are mixed with water;This is now the cleansing water … Continue reading Bible →

Continuing the “Getting Started Bible.”  Today we open the summary of Numbers Part 1, chapters 1 – 18.   _____________________________________________ Numbers – Part 1 Introduction to Numbers: Writer: Probably Moses, though some scholars posit that later statisticians could have provided additional details. The book’s name derives from the census, ordered twice by the Lord, to determine … Continue reading Bible →

DECISIONS By Connie Arnold People have been forced to make decisions since they learned the words ‘yes’ and ‘no’. INDECISION Hugh Lofting wrote The Story of Dr. Doolittle in 1920. How do we know he struggled with indecision? Let’s look at one of his original characters—the Pushmi-Pullyu. This animal was a picture of indecision. It … Continue reading Inspiration →

Moving on with another installment in our “Getting Started Bible”, today we will read the summary of the Book of Leviticus. _____________________________________________ Leviticus Introduction to Leviticus: Writer: As with the other books of the Pentateuch, most evidence points to Moses as the primary writer, with a few other possible contributors. The book’s name derives from … Continue reading Bible →