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Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael
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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The Living Word
And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:25b ESV) What word? The word through whom God spoke and everything that is came to be (Genesis 1:1-25). The word that was spoken from the … Continue reading
That Sounds Like a Bad Idea
King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine in their presence. Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that his predecessor Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Fear of the Lord, Holiness, Holy, Jesus, Nebuchadnezzar, Sin
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Elect Exiles
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles, … May grace and peace be multiplied to you. (1 Peter 1:1-2) To those chosen, living as exiles. Do you find yourself feeling out of place where you live? If … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, John, Romans
Tagged Exile, Gospel, Jesus, Prayer, Sanctification, Tribulation
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The Wonder of the Word
Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Hebrews, Matthew, Psalm 119, Psalms
Tagged Bible, Bible Reading, Faith, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 