promises of God

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...
The world famous pyramids of Giza near Cairo. These pyramids would have been standing when the Israelites were in Egypt. The pyramids have been altered through the millenia, but the basic structure has remained unchanged. Photo by John Buckner

God in Egypt

February 17, 2026
“And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac. And God spake unto Israel in...
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7 Things Christians Must Remember in Financial Crisis

May 24, 2022
7 Things Christians Must Remember in Financial Crisis History does repeat itself. The most prosperous nations on earth have eventually and repeatedly faced their economic downturns. All of us who...