Israel has just walked through the Jordan on dry ground, and God won't let them take another step without stopping first. Twelve stones, one from each tribe, pulled from the riverbed and stacked where everyone can see them. In Joshua 4, Josh Fortney unpacks why God commands His people to remember and how those stones were meant to start conversations that would carry faith to the next generation. The memorial points backward to what God did, but it also points forward to who He's calling His people to become.
Read MoreAfter forty years in the wilderness, Israel finally reaches the edge of the Promised Land — and a flooded river stands in the way. In Joshua 3, Brad Kirby shows how God rarely clears the path before calling His people to walk it. When the priests step into the rushing water, the river stops — but not a moment before their feet are already wet.
Read MoreIn this message from Mark 6:1–6, Brad Kirby shows how even good familiarity with Jesus can dull our sense of wonder. As Jesus returns to His hometown, the people struggle to see Him clearly. It’s a reminder that Christmas stays meaningful when we keep our hearts open to who Jesus truly is.
Read MoreLuke 2 invites us to see Christmas with new eyes. Jesus steps into a weary and noisy world to bring purpose, hope, and a joy strong enough to steady us. If you’ve ever wondered what Christmas is really offering, this is the heart of it.
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