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A Proper Fear in an Anxious World

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great … Continue reading →

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Doctrine Is for Life

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On Resurrection Morning, incognito Jesus met up with Cleopas and Co. They were “talking and discussing” the remarkable happenings concerning Jesus of Nazareth. They “had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” When Jesus had heard enough he … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther (10 Nov. 1483 – 18 Feb. 1546)

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Martin Luther & Sola Scriptura Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany.  The son of a miner, he turned from a profession in law to the monastery. In 1505, in the midst of a frightening thunderstorm … Continue reading →

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Luke 15 and the Proper Interpretation & Application of Scripture

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

By the staff at Ligonier Ministries and concerning recent discussions of important issues of our day: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/true-compassion-lgbtq-weddings

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A Call to Repentance

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

Anne Steele’s Hymns in Response to War I am privileged to be featured in the inaugural issue of the Birmingham Theological Journal https://www.btswritingcenter.net/_files/ugd/98b6b2_d70b36e9b9ba4af1ba3d377dcb44d920.pdf

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A Christmas Classic

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

My December newsletter article: St. Luke records four Christmas classics in his gospel. Let’s take a lyric from the first one to meditate on this Christmas season. “Magnificat” (sung by Mary, Luke 1:46-55) His mercy is for those who fear … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Hymn-writer You’ve Never Heard Of

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

My article posted today at The Gospel Coalition. I am thankful for their invitation. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/best-hymn-writer-never-heard/

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Crystal Clear, No Exceptions, No Qualifications

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do all things without grumbling or disputing. (Philippians 2:14 NASB) I think he means don’t grumble about what you have to do unless you are really frustrated. And don’t dispute with your parent, spouse, or supervisor unless you really don’t … Continue reading →

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Open the Door and the Light Shines Through

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

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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Foundations of Life (2)

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let … Continue reading →

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