Like a water-soaked cell phone, on our own, we human beings are broken and unable to function and glorify God as we were originally designed to do. Thankfully, we are saved from eternal brokenness and given eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Resting in his love and forgiveness, we are able to live for the glory of God alone. (Based on John 17:1-12.)

It would be the easiest thing in the world for us to let ourselves be guided by our selfish desires and the ways of the world. But God is calling us into a life that is far, far greater than that. The Bible, God’s Word has the power to save, transform and preserve us, and when it becomes our blueprint for life, we have God’s purpose and direction guiding us. (Based on 2 Timothy 3:14-4:8.)

We all want to be at the top of our game, but how do we do that in our relationship with God? As we dig into the Bible, we see that being right is not something we feel or do, it is a gift from God given to us through faith alone in Jesus Christ. Jesus is God’s righteousness for us because he has fully fulfilled all the ways that we fall short. (Based on Romans 3:21-28.)

The thought of living life on our own naturally appeals to the human soul. But having a healthy soul requires strong medicine. It means facing up to two truths the Bible tells us. First, that we are as good as dead and lost forever without Jesus. Second, with Jesus, we are given new life and raised to live in the heavenly realms with him. It is only by grace alone that we are able to receive this gift of new life and be a person of grace in this world. (Based on Ephesians 2:1-10.)

We all want to live an abundant life, but who are we following to get it? There are plenty of options for us to consider. All those options over promise and under deliver, except for the God of the Bible. He gives first, and then invites us into a relationship with him, where we continually receive. We see this most clearly in Jesus who invites us to commit to an exclusive relationship with him. Only Jesus will give you the abundant life you seek. (Based on Joshua 24:1-5, 14-18.)

Memories from the past often direct us in the future, but that future can go awry because we tend to remember our pain and past failures. While we cannot choose what memories we have, we can choose which memories we emphasize. God is inviting us to make and mark new memories based on his faithfulness. Those God-given memory markers can be signs of hope and encouragement for the future for us and for others. (Based on Joshua 4:1-7, 19-24.)

It is not uncommon for us to become anxious when faced with an overwhelming, no-turning-back decision. But as we let God speak into our lives and hear the knowledge and vision he has for us, we are able to make challenging decisions and act on them, confident in God because he partners with us as we move forward in faith. (Based on Joshua 3:7-17.)

Sometimes life can beat us down so hard that it is hard for us to believe that any good of lasting significance could come from our life. The story of Rahab shows us that God works through anyone to accomplish great things. With Jesus’ loving kindness as the foundation of our life, we are able to move forward with faith over fear. (Based on Joshua 2:1-14.)

It is one thing to realize that we need to change and to want to make that change. But how do we make the changes in our lives that we have never done before? God will help us. By remembering that what he has done in the past applies to us in the present, we are able, with his help, to make the changes we need to make now to better reflect his love into the world. (Based on Exodus 13:1-16.)

Memories can be a great comfort to us in challenging times. But some challenges are greater than the memories of our past experiences. That’s why it is important for us relive the memories of what Jesus has done for us. By making the past present, we can be people of hope for the world.