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Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael
The Remarkable Incongruity of Mercy
They remembered that God was their rock, the Most High God, their Redeemer. But they deceived him with their mouths, they lied to him with their tongues, their hearts were insincere toward him, and they were unfaithful to his covenant. Yet … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Faith, Salvation, Gospel, Grace, Sin, Justification by Faith, Patience, Jesus, Wrath of God
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Mercy for Sinners
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. (Psalm 119:9 ESV) As I was thinking about Psalm 119, I came across an article about the filthy and heartbreaking cover of the recently … Continue reading
Conviction and Confession
For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin. (Psalm 38:18 NASB) David, the young shepherd who became the King of Israel and a man after God’s own heart, found himself sick in his sin. He knew … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Confession, Conviction, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, King David, Prayer, Repent, Repentance, Salvation, Sin
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The Word and Prayer
I, Daniel, learned from reading the word of the Lord, as revealed to Jeremiah the prophet, that Jerusalem must lie desolate for seventy years. So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and fasting. I also … Continue reading
Posted in Daniel, Devotion
Tagged Bold Prayer, Christian Prayer, Faith, Grace, Petition, Praise, Praising God, Prayer, Prayers, Sin
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A Vision of the One True God
“This is the end of the account. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me greatly, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself.” Daniel 7:28 Daniel 2 describes a dream of Nebuchadnezzar. In his dream we see a … Continue reading
Posted in Daniel, Devotion
Tagged Christian Meditation, God, God's Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Meditation, Pray, Prayers, Sin
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The Great Snare
Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews. (John 7:13 NASB) If you look at the preceding verses in John 7, it sounds very current. One group of people want Jesus to cash in on his … Continue reading
Posted in 1-2 Kings, Devotion, Growing Your Faith, John, Matthew
Tagged Faith, Fear, Fear God, Fear Not, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Fear of the Lord, Jesus, Jesus Christ
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Does it really say that?
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. (Psalm 149:4 CSB) Have you trusted Jesus alone for salvation from your sins? Have you responded to his call to come and find rest for your soul (Matt. … Continue reading
Anxiety Like a Lead Zeppelin
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. (Proverbs 12:25 CSB) As a pastor and a hospital chaplain, anxiety often overcomes me with a double-dose: Sunday followed by Monday. I can find myself … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Philippians, Proverbs
Tagged Anxiety, God, God of Peace, Pray, Prayer, Prayers
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The Living God
Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole earth: “May your prosperity abound. I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For … Continue reading
Posted in Daniel, Devotion
Tagged Answered Prayer, God, God Knows, God of Peace, God's Glory, Pray, Prayer, Prayers
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The Pattern of Practical Piety
When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as … Continue reading
Posted in Daniel, Devotion
Tagged Faith, Faithfulness, God, Gospel, Jesus, persecution, Perseverance, Prayer
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Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 