Louie Locke encourages us that in the midst of a storm or a scary time we are never alone. We can draw close to God, His Holy Spirit lives in us, and His peace has been given to us. 

Proverbs 3:1-8

John 14:23-27

Acts 1:8; 2:42-47

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Louie Locke reminds us that going to God for help and direction is not just reserved for the big stuff. It is an everyday practice to commit our ways to the direction of the Lord. 

Joshua 9

Psalm 37:1-9

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Louie Locke continues through the book of Joshua, sharing a message of trusting God and being careful to obey all you have been commanded, even if you cannot understand how it will lead to a desirable outcome. 

Joshua 1:7-9; 6

Deuteronomy 6:3

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This temporary life is a spiritual war. Louie Locke encourages us that when we go into battle, if we are on God’s side, we don’t have to fight FOR victory but can fight FROM victory, with confidence, because God has gone before us and the war has been won. 

Joshua 5:13-15

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Louie Locke shares that while God’s covenant with His people had outward, physical signs, they were meant to be reminders of and inward change and a giving of our hearts to Him. 

Joshua 5:1-9

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Louie Locke encourages us that God’s presence walks before us into unfamiliar territory to make a way for us to enter His promise. 

Joshua 3:1-17

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Guest speaker, Matt Emmons, shares that we can only mature spiritually as far as we’ve matured emotionally and encourages us that we can grow in these ways by developing a “Rule of Life.”

Daniel 1:1-16; 3:8-18; 6:6-13

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Louie Locke talks about combating fear and finding safety, strength, and courage in the presence of God. 

Joshua 1:1-9

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Louie Locke begins the year by encouraging us to stay close to God and remain in His presence.

Psalm 91

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Louie Locke shares the coming of the Good News of Great Joy through the eyes of Joseph. In spite of all the uncertainty, fear, and wrestling with emotions, after the angel appeared to him, he got up and did as he was commanded. 

Matthew 1:18-25

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