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Joshua 6:1-5 Joshua needed God’s guidance as he faced one of the most crucial moments of his life.  He already knew the outcome of the battle against Jericho since the Lord had promised him success.  The specific strategy God gave him, however, was so atypical…...

Ephesians 4:26-32What is your first response when someone hurts your?  Maybe you immediately become angry and want to retaliate.  Or perhaps your outward expression doesn’t change, but inside you begin quietly nursing bitterness.  Although these reactions strike us as understandable and perfectly natural, they are…...

John 14:13-14Have you ever wondered why we pray if God already knows everything?  What do our prayers accomplish?First, communicating with God connects His Spirit and ours.  A relationship can’t survive if the two parties don’t speak with each other.Second, God communicates His will to His…...

God’s way is often contrary to the world’s.  Our culture says, “Don’t let anyone push you around, “but Jesus teaches that it is the merciful, the meek, and the peacemakers who are successful in God’s kingdom (Matthew 5:5-9).  The world encourages material prosperity and personal…...

Hebrews 11:24-40We all love the victorious stories in the “Hall of Faith” of Hebrews 11 — enemies are defeated, people are rescued, lions’ mouths are shut, and the dead are raised.  But what about those who pleased God with their faith yet suffered and died? …...

Waiting on God stretches our trust in Him, especially when we are urgently longing for His intervention or guidance in a situation.  From our earthly perspective and with our limited knowledge, it may seem as if He doesn’t care, but that is far from the…...

The Bible reveals to us who God is, and one important aspect of His character is that the Lord loves peace and wants it to fill the earth.  Read Jesus’ promise in John’s gospel:  “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you;…...

If you have kids, you’re no doubt aware of your unique opportunity to show God’s love to them.  You can even be the one to lead them into a personal relationship with Jesus.  As parents, however, we can sometimes become a stumbling block for our…...