We live in a world full of revilers and mockers. Even Christians can fall into this behavior, but against the Lord and his people, there seems to be no limit to the blasphemies that come out of the mouths of men. It will soon come to an end. In the book of Joshua, we find … Continue reading Silencing the Mockers Tongue
We have all likely learned lessons by considering Israel's defeat at Ai in Joshua chapter 7. However, a small detail in their eventual victory over the city in chapter 8 sheds light on two important truths. When the people went against Jericho, they were to take no spoil. Everything was to be destroyed except the … Continue reading Avoiding Achan’s Errors
I recently had the opportunity to preach a sermon on Joshua chapter 7 called “Keep Yourself from Things Devoted to Destruction. In it, we look closely at the cost of hidden sin. Join me as we delve into a weighty passage of scripture, exploring the story of Achan in Ai. In the biblical text, we … Continue reading The Cost of Hidden Sin
Shortly after Israel entered the promised land by crossing the Jordan River, five significant events happened while they camped in the plains of Jericho. These historical events are also pictures of our salvation in Christ Jesus. First, the Amorite and Canaanite kings, the enemies of the people of God, heard how the Lord had dried … Continue reading 5 Spiritual Truths from the Plains of Jericho
I have not been feeling well for the past week or so. My chronic illness has flared up a bit. Due to some unusual situations, I had to go off my diet, which affected my health. Work has also been stressful, and to top it all off, we had a family funeral last week. So … Continue reading Journaling Through Life’s Challenges
The Fight of Faith 