As we come to the end of our journey through the book of Joshua, our hero is now elderly. His time of leading his people will soon be over.
Read MoreThey were ready to fight. They thought they knew the truth. They were wrong.
Read MoreWhat in the world could the division of the land into tribal territories have to do with us today?
Read MoreWhen the going gets tough—and the battles don’t end as quickly as we hoped—it’s easy to grow weary and discouraged. That’s where Israel found themselves in Joshua 11.
Read MoreToday, we’re going to be considering one of the most remarkable occurrences in all the Bible. It happened on a day when an ordinary man asked an extraordinary God for a miracle of the highest order.
Read MoreIf there’s one lesson to learn from today’s message, it’s this: As freely as God’s blessing is given to those who obey, it can be removed from those who disobey.
Read MoreThe story about how the walls of Jericho came “a-tumblin’ down” is a favorite. But it’s also the target of a great deal of skepticism.
Read MoreYou would think that after miraculously parting the torrent of the flooded Jordan River, bringing fear to their enemies, God would have said to Joshua, “Now, go!"
Read MoreShe wasn’t anyone’s first pick for a hero, but God had other ideas. She showed a courageous faith that changed her life—and history—forever.
Read MoreAs we open the book of Joshua, our hero is standing at the edge of the Promised Land, the destiny they have been hoping for.
Read MoreThe Apostle Paul knew what it was like to live under the “performance plan” – to try to be good enough, to jump through all the religious hoops in order to be “righteous” before God.
Read MoreOur world revolves around “the performance plan.” If we work hard enough, perform well enough, and impress the powers that be sufficiently enough...we’ll make the cut.
Read MoreAs James closes his letter, he calls us to look out for our fellow runners and to go after those who “wander from the truth.”
Read MoreDoes God still heal? Can we...should we... pray for it? And, if so, just how much faith does it take to get the miracle you’re looking for?
Read MoreDo you know what it’s like to endure mistreatment? Whether because of your race, gender, age, position, or experience, someone in authority or power treated you in a way that was unjust, unfair, or uncalled for.
Read MoreMoney does funny things to people, doesn’t it? Sometimes, however, what it does isn’t funny at all. That’s why James offers some stern warnings to the wealthy.
Read MoreWhat are your plans for the future? James reveals three mistakes people commonly make when it comes to navigating the future.
Read MoreAll of us have taken on the role of judge. We’re not elected by the citizens or confirmed by the congress. We are self-appointed judges.
Read MoreIt’s one thing to have knowledge, it’s something else to possess wisdom.
Read More“Sticks and stones may break my bones...but words will never hurt me.” We’ve all heard those words and maybe even said them ourselves. But as catchy as they might be, they’re just not true.
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