In the early morning hours of September 26, 1983, Soviet Lieutenant Stanislav Petrov received an alarm. Computers indicated the U.S. had launched five nuclear-armed missiles at Russian targets. The missiles would reach Russia in under twenty minutes—there was no time to waste. Petrov was to telephone the high command and immediately Soviet leadership would respond,Continue reading “Which is Better, to Win a War or to Prevent One? Joshua 22.”
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Policing the Police. Joshua 8:25.
Nations have long struggled with corruption in government. What if organized crime bosses are paying bribes to the police so officers will look the other way? Who will police the police? What do you do when the justice system is unjust? What can you do when men of God are ungodly? Peter says, “It isContinue reading “Policing the Police. Joshua 8:25.”
Perfection and Perfect Obedience.
Is it possible to be perfect? Well, how do you define “perfect”? It is not possible to be perfectly sinless. But it is possible to earn a perfect score on a test, right? Is anyone in the Bible perfect? God’s word never hides the flaws of God’s people: Moses was angry, Joseph was spoiled, NoahContinue reading “Perfection and Perfect Obedience.”
Do You Need Courage? Part Two.
Remember where courage comes from? Integrity. If you obey God, you will have courage. If you disobey, you will be afraid. After Israel defeated Jericho, the men marched against the kingdom of Ai. But the men of Ai overpowered them, killed 36 of them and chased them away. “As a result, the people’s hearts meltedContinue reading “Do You Need Courage? Part Two.”
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