Hope is a good thing: for success, good health, better days ahead. But following Jesus takes hope to a far deeper level. It helps us live life from a kingdom perspective — anchoring us in an uncertain world and in the way we love others.

Advent means “coming.” In Hebrew, “coming” can mean to walk with someone. What would it mean for us this Christmas season to walk alongside someone who is experiencing hardship or loss? The joy of Christmas—the good news of Jesus—is for all people, and it is meant to be shared.

In ancient Israel and today, God’s people can get derailed by deception. As we close our series in the book of Joshua, we’ll look at how this can happen and how to protect ourselves. We’ll also name some of the biggest lies prevalent in our culture – and in our churches.

God works through flawed people. That’s not a new idea. But did you know that he even pursues us after we’ve failed at something? This chapter from Joshua shows how God even gives us new strategies to fight familiar battles