God Calls Us, Equips Us, and Sustains Us.
Can I be honest with you, dear reader? These last several chapters of Joshua have been a tough hang for me. We started by crossing the Jordan, and toppling Jericho. We went from being courageous in battle, encouraged and unafraid, to now dividing the land, and meticulously dividing it among tribes and people. We […]
Dividing the Promised Land
“How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has given you?” ~Joshua 18:3 Have you ever read a scripture that instantly touched your heart with truth, with conviction, perhaps with discipline? This is one of those scriptures for me. As […]
Conquering the Land
This week we are looking at Joshua chapters 10-12 as Israel continues to press on to conquer the land that God has given them to possess. When Joshua remembers to consult the Lord, we see that he is victorious. Ongoing warfare in which the Israelites had to engage to secure the land, required fortitude and […]
From Deception to Victory
We all have seasons where we are anxious— times when we have to make a decision and we need answers; times when we find ourselves alone and afraid and feeling beat up. Paul writes that the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion and is particularly relentless when we are in a weakened state. He […]
God Loves You
A few weeks ago, I put my kids to bed, and started studying for this lesson. To set the scene: I was sitting at the kitchen table, my study materials around me. My husband was an arm’s length away, washing dishes. He and I are both familiar with scripture. Matt has an amazing bank of […]
Circumcision of the Heart
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” –Ezekiel 36:26 Ouch! As I sit down to write this week’s message I find myself asking God, “What does a circumcision of the heart mean […]
Daydreaming with God
I have been thinking about the value of dreaming with God. God, our Savior is also Creator God and He created us with unique abilities to be creative. When we dream with God, we are able to find areas in our lives where He is calling us to be creative. Years ago, I remember telling someone […]
Remember to Focus
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” Exodus 14:13 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5 The Israelites went through the sea on dry ground. Exodus 14:29 The whole […]
A Crimson Cord
“The Lord protects those who belong to Him.” ~Joshua 2 This week at Teaching & Worship we will be studying the second chapter in the book of Joshua. Joshua, one of only two people who experienced both Egyptian slavery and the promised land, was a brilliant military leader. He was appointed by God Himself to […]
All Men Are Created Equal
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day; a day when we honor the life and achievement of Martin Luther King, Jr., American Civil Rights leader. He specifically worked towards ending racial segregation and promoting racial equality. He was an advocate of non violent protest and was the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace […]