Chapter 7 in The Story has me excited: Joshua, courage, and the most unusual battle plan ever – a marching band, a shout, and a prostitute on the inside and the city is yours. Only God could think of doing it this way.

Also, one of the big questions asked about Joshua conquering the Promised Land is “why did God command all the men, women, and children to be killed in some cities and the cities burned to the ground?” That is part of this week’s message along with the five words God says to us when we need courage. Thank you to everyone who emailed me the five words that describe the walls you face every day.

Bethlehem Marketplace signup continues this week. Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far. This is a unique way to step into ministry.

At the time I write this we are at 668 shoe boxes and will go over the 700 goal this Sunday. Thanks everyone! The children’s department put together 230 boxes last Sunday at their family packing party.