Joshua 2 continues our journey to cross over the Jordan Rivers of life.  Joshua sent spies out to “scout the land…So they left, and they came to the house of a prostitute named Rahab, and stayed there.”  Spies, prostitutes, and all-night parties?  At first blush, this sounds a bit like the opening to an “R” … Read more

Step 1.  Decide to cross over whatever Jordan River barrier is holding you hostage.  Is it fear?  Uncertainty and doubt?  Are you battle weary? Joshua 1:7 Above all, be brave and very courageous – very is a Hebrew word equivalent to our modern-day phrase – “be all in.”   Courage by its definition requires us … Read more

There is something wonderful about a new year. The mystery of not knowing what’s next.  The “maybe’s” that are dancing in my head.  This January I am drawn back to the book of Joshua with the words “cross over.”   Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the … Read more

How do you have a MARY Christmas?  Read all of Luke 1 and consider yourself about to receive a miracle!  He has many to give to those ready and willing to receive as Elizabeth and Mary were.  Experience His Presence- Then the angel said to Mary, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!  Jesus said it again: … Read more

We begin this Thanksgiving week with a grateful heart and a hopeful spirit.  Not because of circumstance or anything we overhear.  But because we know God, intimately in our hearts.  Through His word; by His Spirit, we know that He alone is worthy of our praise.  And if we stop for a few moments to … Read more

“Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness… Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.”  Psalm 34:1 I am grateful every day that God is greater than my need.  It happened three decades ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday.  We faced Missy’s scoliosis surgery with confidence in our Faithful God.  … Read more