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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Joshua was a young leader, taking over for the only leader the people had ever known—Moses. They had arrived at the promised destination—now they had to conquer and inhabit the land. The mighty, fortified walls of Jericho were the first stop on the journey ahead. Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. 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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The Accuser

He’s a liar, a thief, a deceiver. He’s the accuser of our brothers and sisters in Christ. An enemy to God and all his ways, Satan tries desperately to cause as much damage and havoc as he can. But his days are numbered: “He is filled with fury, because he knows his time is short” (12:12) and he has been “hurled down” (12:10). Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading

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It is Finished (May 31)

It is finished! The work that Jesus came to do was completed. His death would bring life to all who would believe. Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

March 26 When the Victory Comes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 44:4-8 | Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 | Luke 7:11-35 | Proverbs 11:29-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 44 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name … Continue reading

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Too Big an Army (Apr 27)

April 27 Too Big an Army Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 60:5-12 | Judges 7:1 – 8:17 | Luke 23:13-43 | Proverbs 14:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Judges 7:1-8:17 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men for me to … Continue reading

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down (Apr 12)

April 12 The Walls Came Tumbling Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 52:1-9 | Josh 5:1-7:15 | Luke 14:1-32 | Proverbs 13:1 The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, “Shout! For the LORD … Continue reading

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Big Problems (May 15)

May 15 Big Problems Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:13-18 | 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4 | John 8:21-30 | Proverbs 15:11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4 “The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of … Continue reading

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