Posts with the category “christian-choices”

Joshua experienced one of his greatest defeats immediately after one of his greatest victories. Ai brought him down through conflict, sorrow, loss, and discouragement, but God did not intend for Joshu...  Read More

Jericho looked impossible, yet Israel conquered it. Ai looked insignificant, yet Israel was defeated. Why? Joshua 7 teaches that great defeats often result from many small compromises. Discover how hi...  Read More

Before Joshua received God's strategy for conquering Jericho, he first encountered the Captain of the LORD's host. That meeting changed everything. Joshua learned that the greatest victory was not ove...  Read More

Before Israel conquered Jericho, God first brought them to Gilgal. They had reached the Promised Land, but they were not yet ready for the battles ahead. There was unfinished spiritual business that ...  Read More

The Stone of Abel reminds us that God is not impressed by what is merely new, expensive, or impressive. The Philistines brought a new cart, strong cattle, and costly gold, yet none of those things cou...  Read More

Jonah chapter one is more than the story of a runaway prophet. It is a warning about the danger of spiritual sleep among God’s people and especially among spiritual leaders. Jonah heard the command of...  Read More

Joshua 3 presents a powerful picture of the Christian life. Before the waters of Jordan parted, the priests had to step into the overflowing river by faith. In the same way, believers today must perso...  Read More

Pilate had a choice. So do we. Will we choose the robber or the Redeemer? The kingdom of this world or the kingdom of God? Our decisions reveal where our treasure lies. A heart tethered to this world ...  Read More