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Rest

Rest
by Jeff Syverson
After years of struggle and battle in taking the land, now they wrestle given rest in the promised Land. Jesus too, calls us to give up our striving and find rest in our relationship with him. Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our spiritual journey. We struggle again and again with the same things. We become content and complacent with the status quo. We go through the motions but make no progress. God is calling us, like his chosen people in this text, to move on from this place and move in to the Promised Land. Continue reading

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Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In

March 23 Moving On, Moving In Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 42:6-11; Numbers 36:1 – Deuteronomy 1:46; Luke 5:29 – 6:11; Proverbs 11:24-26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Numbers 36:1 – Deuteronomy 1:46 The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You … Continue reading

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Giants in the Land

Some see the Promised Land. Others see only the giants. Some see the possibilities. Others see only the obstacles. Some enter into the promise. Others refuse the good things that could be theirs and wander aimlessly in doubt–missing out on the good gifts that were intended for them. Continue reading

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Giants in the Land

Twelve spies went into the land. Ten came back filled with doubt. Only two came back filled with faith and courage. Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our spiritual journey. We struggle again and again with the same things. We become content and complacent with the status quo. God is calling us, like his chosen people in this text, to move on from this place and move in to the Promised Land. Continue reading

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Giants in the Land

They were standing at the doorway to the Promised Land. On the other side was a land flowing with milk and honey; a land of abundant produce. Would they step into the promise by faith, or would they doubt and lose out on the promise? Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In (Mar 23)

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our spiritual journey. We struggle again and again with the same things. We become content and complacent with the status quo. God is calling us, like his chosen people in this text, to move on from this place and move in to the Promised Land. Continue reading

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? (March 10)

March 10 So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:21-29|Numbers 14:1 – 15:16| Mark 14:53-72| Proverbs 11:4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 14:1 – 15:16 “All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole … Continue reading

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