Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

About Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Board Certified Chaplain. Ordained Minister. Adjunct Professor. Writer. Husband to my dear wife. Father of six young men. (PhD, SBTS; MDiv, RTS; MBA, UA)

Our Great Preparer

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalms | Tagged Eternity, Faith, Good Shepherd, Gospel, Grace, Heaven, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm 23, Salvation, Sanctification, Sheep, Sin | Leave a comment

Our Great Protector

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

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (V. 4 [NIV 1984 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion | Tagged David, Death, Eternall Life, Faith, Fear, Fear God, Fear Not, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm 23, Salvation, Sheep, Shepherd, Sin | Leave a comment

Our Great Provider (part 2)

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul He guides me … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalms | Tagged Faith, Gospel, Grace, I Am the Good Shepherd, Jesus, King David, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 23, Renewal, Salvation, Sheep, Shepherd, Sin, Soul | Leave a comment

Our Great Provider

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

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. (V. 1-2 [NIV 1984 ed.]) Sheep are well-known … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalms | Tagged Dependence, Depending On God, Faith, Gospel, Grace, I Am the Good Shepherd, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 23, Salvation, Sheep, Shepherd, Sin | Leave a comment

The Fountain of Wisdom

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

I want their hearts to be encouraged and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery—Christ. In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:2, 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Devotion, Proverbs, Romans | Tagged Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Saves, Justification, Redeemer, Redemption, Salvation, Sanctification, Savior, Sin, Wisdom | Leave a comment

The Wonderful Witness of Scripture

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life — that life was revealed, and we have seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion | Tagged Bible, Faith, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, Salvation, Testimony | Leave a comment

Right in My Eyes

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 17:6 (and 21:25) ESV) The more things change, the more they stay the same. Solomon told us, “there is nothing new … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion | Tagged Bible, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Judges, Prayer, Psalm 119, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Word of God | Leave a comment

Godly Grief or Worldly Grief

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death (2 Corinthians 7:10 CSB) The church in Corinth had fallen into sin. Paul offered a pastoral rebuke of them through his “severe letter” … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Devotion | Tagged Confession, Faith, Godly Grief, Gospel, Grace, Grief, Jesus, Judas, Peter, Prayer, Repent, Repentance, Salvation, Sin, Worldly Grief | Leave a comment

A Mobile Home

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! (Psalm 34:7, 8) Solomon told us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalms | Tagged David, Faith, Faith Alone, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, King David, Prayer, Refuge, Salvation, Solomon, Sustaining Grace | Leave a comment

God Does Not Make Suggestions

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, … according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Romans | Tagged Apostle Paul, Belief, Believe, Christ, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Repent, Repentance, Romans, Salvation, Sin | Leave a comment