Resurrection in the Rust

I never like to shop for groceries alone, because I always feel like I need to read the minds of my wife and daughter. Sometimes, they put things on the list that are extremely specific. Shampoo is probably the best example of this. Each prefers a specific brand of a specific type and specific scent. If you’ve been to Walmart lately, you know that sell hundreds of varieties from dozens of brands. Finding the correct one is like finding a needle in a haystack. To make matters worse, the major brands often introduce new varieties while discontinuing others. Then I’m texting them pictures of what’s available, and they must choose from the alternatives. So many choices to complete the same basic task. No wonder the stores are so big. Modern life overwhelms us with choices on what to eat, what to watch, what to read, what to buy, where to go, what to wear. Freedom of choice is a good thing. Unfortunately, many choices draw us away from God. In today’s Old Testament reading, Joshua is ...