Now, pay close attention to this passage in Numbers 14. We know that Joshua and Caleb were the only two men above the age of 20 to be allowed to enter the promised land. For the next 40 years, Israel wandered the wilderness as they attended funeral after funeral. One account figure 1,078,00 died in…
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God wants to accomplish something great in your life! I am going to be myself. I really do not know any other way to be. God let me know years ago that I was a teacher. I tried different ministries. I tried to be a dynamic preacher, but that’s not who I am. It was…
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Leadership is an important attribute that must be developed by those who can lead. Some people may not desire the aggravation or required commitment to adequately prepare themselves to set an example for others to follow and make necessary judgment calls. We live in a society that boldly quotes, “Judge not, that ye be not…
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“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 (KJV) Paul sent word to the church at Ephesus, “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in…
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All the days of Joshua‘s leadership was consumed with warfare. From the time he assumed the mantle of Moses, battle ensued. There are a couple of lessons I learned from Joshua’s book: First, the Lord was with them. Every battle (except the first battle with Ai) the Lord gave…
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God hates sin so much, Old Testament sacrifices were burnt to a crisp! But he loves you so much that he not only stretched out his arms on a cross, but he opens them lovingly to embrace you today! Not only you, but the first-time visitor that is coming to…
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Palm Sunday! The people were rejoicing in the street, “Hosanna, hosanna!” and others asked, “Who is this?” A casual answer was offered, “Some prophet from Nazareth.” When Nathaniel was called, he said, “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Phillip’s answer was, “Come and see.” When Jesus arrived…
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New beginnings, God’s saving grace, and delighting in His Word to solidify our Christian walk. The complete salvation plan of God for us comes to life in just these few short verses! Noticing Adam told God that He gave Eve “to be with me.” She…
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