July 12, 2022“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 It is one thing to say, “I’ve got hope…and joy…and peace” when everything is going great. But when you find yourself walking through the darkest days — seasons that are saturated with doubt, fear, and grief — we tend to lose sight of the hope we once had. When you read the first chapte...  Read More

July 11, 2022“Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpah, and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband.” – Ruth 1:3-5 Over the last month, we have discussed several Old Testament characters who displayed amazing acts ...  Read More

July 10, 2022“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:7 If you want to find the success that accompanies God promises, you need to master a skill that is increasingly becoming more and more rare in today’s society: focus. If you are going to do a...  Read More

July 9, 2022“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Joshua 1:5 Have you ever been in a position of leadership and just felt the weight of those following you on your shoulders? You think to yourself, “I’ve got to do this, and I’ve got to do that.” We put everything on our own shoulde...  Read More

July 8, 2022“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:7 Do you want to fulfill the purpose God has designed for you? Do you want to live out His calling for your life? We have learned the last few days that if you want to leave a legacy, one that ...  Read More

July 7, 2022“After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them— to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot as I promised Moses.” – Joshua 1:1-3 It is always cool to hear the story of ...  Read More

July 6, 2022“After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them— to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot as I promised Moses.” – Joshua 1:1-3 Yesterday, we talked about legacy. I sp...  Read More

July 5, 2022“By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commanded as righteous when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.” – Hebrews 11:4 Every single person is going to leave a legacy whether we realize it or not. Hebrews 11:4 says, “By faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.” That is talking about legacy....  Read More

July 4, 2022“But Jonah ran away from the Lord… Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship.” – Jonah 1:3-5 Whose life hangs in the balance of the decisions you make? This question seems dramatic. You might be t...  Read More

July 3, 2022“So I also will choose harsh treatment for them and will bring on them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when I spoke, no one listened. They did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me.” – Isaiah 66:4 When you run from God, you are doing more than just not listening to Him. Yesterday, we talked about how to run from God is to run from and miss out on the presen...  Read More

July 2, 2022“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” – Ephesians 1:11 Over the past three days, we have looked at the consequences that come when you choose to run from God. You are not only running from the request He asks of you, but you are running from His presence, His calling, and H...  Read More

July 1, 2022“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Is running from God worth it? When asked in isolation, this question almost seems rhetorical. Clearly, it is not a good idea to run from God. Yet, at some point or another, we all seem to find ourselves doing exactly that. As He continues to push you to grow, He might lead yo...  Read More