Monthly Archives: November 2023

An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Make a joyful shout to the LORD all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness;…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 4 NKJV) It is November, the … Continue reading →

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Divine Instruction

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. (Proverbs 13:13 ESV) When I was growing up there were some popular commercials for a successful American stock brokerage firm. In each commercial one person would say … Continue reading →

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What Does Not Please God?

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law of faith. (Romans 3:27 CSB) There is no boasting in the Christian life. Well, save in the … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Hymn-writer You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

My article posted today at The Gospel Coalition. I am thankful for their invitation. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/best-hymn-writer-never-heard/

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What Pleases God?

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. (Psalm 147:10, 11 … Continue reading →

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