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Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael
Good News [Rom 1:5]
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading
Good News [Rom 1:3, 4]
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Romans
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christ, David, Faith, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, King David, Paul, Repentance, Romans, Romans 1, Salvation
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Good News [Romans 1:1]
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Romans
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christian Hope, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Hope, Jesus, Romans, Romans 1, Salvation
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The Question Is, Do You Believe It?
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,… (Ephesians 3:20 ESV) Paul pauses in his letter to the Ephesian believers to offer a … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Ephesians
Tagged Faith, God's Glory, God's Grace, God's Power, God's Protection, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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The Blessing of the Lord in Our Security and Protection
Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1b ESV) Last time we considered the Lord’s providence in our daily labors, or vocation. Now the broader issue of our safety and security is addressed. … Continue reading
The Blessing of the Lord in Daily Activity and Industry
Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain. (Psalm 127:1a CSB) The question is: do you believe it? Caveat: in no way does this mean we “let go and let God.” After all, did Paul … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Family, Father in Heaven, God's Call, God's Glory, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Labor, Prayer, Psalm 127, Vocation, Work
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Sandwiched Between Lovingkindness
I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord. The Lord has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death. (Psalm 118:17-18) The typical heading for Psalm 118 in our … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Atonement, Dependent Discipline, Faith, God's Grace, God's Love, Gospel, Jesus, Pray, Prayer, Prayers, Sanctification, Spiritual Discipline
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Open the Door and the Light Shines Through
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 The famous acrostic Psalm 119 continues to grow in my heart as one of my favorite parts of Scripture. The psalmist’s meditations upon and applications … Continue reading
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A Good Word for the Restless
Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) I was very restless yesterday afternoon. I was to the point I was ready to jump through the wall and leave … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, John, Matthew
Tagged Bible, Burdened, Conviction, Courage, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Restoration, Spiritual Rest, Weary, Word, Word of Christ, Word of God
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Jerusalem Praise Psalms (93-100): God Knows—what a relief!
Is he deaf—the one who made your ears? Is he blind—the one who formed your eyes? (Psalm 94:9 NLT) What great questions… with obvious answers to each. NO! NO! What a relief and what a consolation to know that God … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalms
Tagged Courage, Evil, Faith, Fear, God's Glory, Goodness, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Omniscience, Prayer, Psalms, Salvation, Sin
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Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 