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THE HEDGE: Courageous Trust in God’s Sovereignty
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I really love Joab. He’s probably not your favorite character from the David stories in the Old Testament, but he’s pretty high up on my list. He’s one of a handful of people who stood up to King David when he needed to hear hard things (see II Sam. 19:1-8).
Joab was the commander of David’s army, and at one point, Joab and his brother, Abishai, were surrounded by Ammonites on one side and Syrians on the other. He told his brother: “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then ...
LIFEWORD: Letters to My Children - Time Capsule
By Joyce Parker
To My Children:
I am writing this letter for you to read in 50 years. I hope I can be there, but if not, know I am rejoicing with Jesus. As I write this, I’m wondering what you will be like and what you will be doing. I hope you are healthy and happy in life — I think all good parents wish that for their kids — but there are a few things I pray for even more than...