Joshua 7: “What’s your perspective?” And “How sensitive are you?” “God that seems overly severe.” I think when we’re honest and we hear this story in Joshua 7 it can feel a bit disturbing. This one guy takes a robe, some silver and gold, from the dead enemy, and he hides it. And because of this… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/28/25
Surrender for the Victory “Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel. None went out, and none came in.” Joshua 6:1 ESV Jericho was on high alert and ready to defend itself. It was a double walled city that was virtually impenetrable. Jericho like the Red Sea and the… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/12/25
Courageous Surrender (Joshua 5:13-15) How important is courage if we are going to live our lives following Jesus? Can we obediently follow Jesus without being courageous? “Christian courage is the willingness to say and do the right thing regardless of the earthly cost, because God promises to help you and save you on account of… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/6/25
Joshua 5: “Are you asking the right question?” Obedience can be risky. In Joshua chapter five we find the Israelites are now in the Promised Land and the city of Jericho is right in front of them. God has supernaturally dried up the Jordan River so they could pass over on dry ground. We read… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/25/25
Courageous Faith (Joshua chapter 2) Courageous Faith believes in God. Rahab was a courageous woman and had courageous faith because she believed in God. Following are three truths Rahab believed about God that fueled her courageous faith. Courageous faith believes in the promises of God. “and said to the men, “I know that the Lord… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/13/25
Joshua (part2) “Be Strong and Courageous” Joshua chapter one teaches us several things about courage and how to be courageous. A Clear Assignment from God Number one, courage rests upon a clear assignment from God.There is no such thing as courage apart from a mission. You are not just courageous for the sake of being… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/8/25
Joshua (part1) – Be Courageous “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear-not absence of fear" - Mark Twain "I learned that courage… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 12/31/24
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