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Unexpected Allies and Open Doors
Don’t Leave Your Friends Behind (Joshua 1:14-18; Joshua 2:1-9) Some of the families in this story had already found their “forever homes.” They were safe, settled, and could have easily stayed put. But Joshua reminded them of a big truth: just because you are okay doesn’t mean the job is done. They had to leave […]
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Finding Your Rhythm in the Wilderness
The book of Numbers often feels like a dry record of censuses and laws, but within chapters 8 and 9, we find a beautiful blueprint for living a life of peace and purpose. In Numbers 8:26, we see God’s heart for the “retired” Levites. After a lifetime of heavy labor in the Tabernacle, they were […]
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Walking Face-to-Face
To understand the meaning of Exodus 33:14, you have to look at it as a divine exchange. Moses was arguing with God, essentially saying, “I can’t lead these people if I don’t know who is going with me.” God’s response is the ultimate reassurance for anyone feeling “under-qualified” for their own life. The meaning can […]