Joshua

The idea of building a monument was not that of Joshua, but of God. God instructed Joshua to have twelve men remove a stone from a prescribed place, place it on their shoulders and bear it up out of Jordan. It was to be taken to their place of lodging. What purpose could possibly be served in carrying twelve large river rocks approximately six or seven miles to Gilgal? God said to! In Joshua, we find that God is a monument builder. 

The Monument Builder

October 9, 2026
“And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry...
In the Second Boer War in South Africa, 13,000 British troops were trapped for 118 days in what is now known as the Siege of Ladysmith. Food diminished, and disease grew. Worst of all, discouragement set in. A civilian was arrested, tried, and sentenced to a year in jail for being a discourager! This man was not a traitor, but he walked around town and spoke discouraging things to men who were on guard against the enemy. The deepest wound you can inflict is to wound a person’s spirit (Proverbs 18:14). Image of the relief of the siege

The Power of Encouragement and the Peril of Discouragement 

October 8, 2026
Discouragement is rampant these days. Spiritual warfare has intensified, and the battle for truth, righteousness, and souls has never been fiercer. It should be a reminder to us that victory...
As you stand on the brink of the Jordan, on the verge of the next season that God has for you, how should you approach it? Here are 10 Principles from Joshua 3 on Walking by Faith in the New Year. This image is of Joshua and the children of Israel crossing the jordan river as is detailed in Joshua 3.

Finding Your Way In Uncharted Territory: 10 Principles for a New Year

December 30, 2025
You Have Not Passed This Way Before. In Joshua 3, the people of God are on the brink of a new season. They are on the verge of a new...
A journey through Joshua shows us the key to a life of victory and success, by obeying God's Word and following Jesus.

Journey Through Joshua

December 16, 2025
Journey Through Joshua Are you living the victorious Christian life today? That is God's will for every one of His children — not for some of us, but for all...
The Valley of Achor

The Valley of Achor 

July 24, 2024
The Valley of Achor   “And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his...
Ancient Shechem, with the mountains Ebal and Gerizim in the background, as well as modern Nablus in the West Bank. Photo by author.

The Graveyard of the Old Gods in Shechem 

January 3, 2024
The Graveyard of the Old Gods in Shechem “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which...
After John Carver's death, thirty-two-year-old William Bradford was overwhelmingly chosen to be the leader of the Pilgrims. This was before they ever arrived at Plymouth. William Bradford leaned heavily on the Lord and stood firm in his convictions. Despite frequent hardships, overwhelming loss, and grievous heartache, Bradford nobly governed Plymouth.

Christians You Should Know: William Bradford

December 6, 2023
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that...