Numbers 13:26-33  (HCSB)Report about Canaan 26 The men went back to Moses, Aaron, and the entire Israelite community in the Wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They brought back a report for them and the whole community, and they showed them the fruit of the land. 27 They reported to Moses: “We went into the land where you sent us. Indeed it is flowing with milk and honey, and here is some of its fruit...  Read More

Hebrews 11:30-31  (HCSB)30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being encircled by the Israelites for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute received the spies in peace and didn’t perish with those who disobeyed.TW Mitchell By faith you prevail; without it you perish. Read and read again about those Old Testament saints in Hebrews 11 that lived out their faith in God. Then look back...  Read More

Matthew 1:1-6  (HCSB)The Genealogy of Jesus Christ1 The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: From Abraham to David 2 Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, 4 Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Sa...  Read More

Joshua 6:22-27  (HCSB)Rahab and Her Family Spared22 Joshua said to the two men who had scouted the land, “Go to the prostitute’s house and bring the woman out of there, and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” 23 So the young men who had scouted went in and brought out Rahab and her father, mother, brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled the...  Read More

Joshua 2:1-24  (HCSB)Spies Sent to Jericho 2 Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two men as spies from the Acacia Grove, saying, “Go and scout the land, especially Jericho.” So they left, and they came to the house of a woman, a prostitute named Rahab, and stayed there. 2 The king of Jericho was told, “Look, some of the Israelite men have come here tonight to investigate the land.” 3 Then the king of ...  Read More

GOD KNOWS WHAT IS AHEADGod provides what is needed to do His will as we follow Him.KEY TRUTH: God Provides Guidance for What Lies Ahead (Joshua 3:1–8)KEY TRUTH: God Makes a Way When There Is No Way (Joshua 3:9–17)KEY TRUTH: God Wants Us to Remember What He Has Done for Us (Joshua 4:1–24)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Have you ever experienced a time when you could see how ...  Read More

1. What are the distractions and “noise” that keep you from truly connecting to the Holy Spirit? How can you focus on His leading so that you can see the way to go?2.  What wilderness has God delivered you from? If you’re still in the wilderness, I want to invite you to Celebrate Recovery. Life change happens there, and it doesn’t matter what your   individual struggles are. It’s for all sorts of ...  Read More

Joshua 5:13-15 (HCSB)Commander of the Lord’s Army 13 When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as commander of the Lord’s army.” Then Joshua bowed with his face to the ground in worship and asked Him, “What does my ...  Read More

It is almost hard to write November and December. To me it should still be just the end of summer. I always heard time moves faster the older you get… well, I’m there! Please slow down. November is Banana Pudding Lovers month which is a good thing. We tend to focus on family and food these last two months of the year. I hope you will also focus on your scripture reading with me. It will be more be...  Read More

Joshua 5:1-12 (HCSB)Circumcision of the Israelites 5 When all the Amorite kings across the Jordan to the west and all the Canaanite kings near the sea heard how the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, they lost heart and their courage failed because of the Israelites. 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise...  Read More

Joshua 4:1-24  (HCSB)The Memorial Stones4 After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lordspoke to Joshua: 2 “Choose 12 men from the people, one man for each tribe, 3 and command them: Take 12 stones from this place in the middle of the Jordan where the priests are standing, carry them with you, and set them down at the place where you spend the night.” 4 So Joshua summoned the 1...  Read More

Joshua 3:7-17 (HCSB)7 The Lord spoke to Joshua: “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they will know that I will be with you just as I was with Moses. 8 Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.” 9 Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of the Lord your God.” 10 He said:...  Read More