Category Archives: John

Standing Fast in 2024

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Dear Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, Happy New Year! As we begin this new year, please remember that we are in God’s good and strong hands. “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. … Continue reading →

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A Good Word for the Restless

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

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 →

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Remember, Partake, and Tell

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

They spoke against God; They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?” (Psalm 78:19 NASB) Can he? Our answer to that question reveals our faith. Psalm 78 offers historical information for the purpose of spiritual transformation. God’s great … Continue reading →

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Cheer Up

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

For all those words which were written long ago are meant to teach us today; that when we read in the Scriptures of the endurance of men and of all the help that God gave them in those days, we … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter, Daniel, Devotion, Hebrews, Isaiah, John, Luke, Psalm 119, Psalms | Tagged Bible, Bible Reading, Biblical Authority, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin | Leave a comment

“Come to me.”

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

“Don’t be afraid, Daniel,” he said to me, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers.” (Daniel 10:12) Daniel was serious and … Continue reading →

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The Great Snare

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

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 | Leave a comment

Does it really say that?

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

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 →

Posted in Devotion, Ephesians, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Psalms | Tagged Faith, God's Love, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Love, Prayer, The Love of God | Leave a comment

Elect Exiles

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

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 →

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The Savior We Need (1)

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading →

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Jesus said, ‘You Follow Me’

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sermon audio from the 9:00 am morning worship service of Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, AL, “The Path of Discipleship,” (20:51), preached May 20, 2018. And from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, The Path of Discipleship, (22:52) May … Continue reading →

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