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Every follower of Jesus is called. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul pushes back against the idea that only certain gifts, roles, or people are “spiritual.” Instead, he shows that the Spirit is at work in every believer, giving different gifts to different people for the common good. The church is not a stage where a few gifted people perform while everyone else watches; it is a family that work together,…
If you don’t know what the CBOQ is, this is the perfect Sunday to learn about the family of churches we are part of. Darlene, Hildegard, and I will report to you all on how the Assembly went and give you a little look at what CBOQ is, and CBOQ’s executive minister, Leanne Friesen, will be preaching. It will be great to be together.
Joshua’s farewell calls the people to intentional faithfulness and service. At the journey’s end, he points forward — reminding them that identity is sustained through ongoing choice to serve and follow God. Our lives are shaped by the direction we repeatedly choose.
As the Hebrews stand at the edge of the River Jordan, they are about to enter the Promised Land to receive their inheritances. Joshua has words of challenge and warning for them. He tells them to “take good care…. to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments….to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” The people would face many temptations,…
The defeat at Ai reveals how hidden disobedience disrupts communal identity and purpose. This week explores how setbacks can become defining moments that either harden or shape us. God’s journey with us includes grace, correction, and restoration. After failure, God invites Israel back into obedience and worship. The covenant is reaffirmed publicly, showing that identity is continually reshaped…
Jericho’s fall shows that success in the journey is not achieved through human strength but through faithful obedience. The strange strategy teaches Joshua and Israel that God’s ways redefine what victory looks like and that we can overcome any obstacle through His ways. We discover ourselves most clearly and can achieve the impossible when we surrender control and live in obedience.
Before major victories, Israel pauses for covenant renewal. God reminds them that their identity comes from belonging to Him. In our own journeys, God often calls us to slow down, re-centre, and rediscover who we are throughout following Him.
Crossing the Jordan marks a decisive step into God’s promises. The people must physically move before the waters part. This moment teaches that identity is formed through action—we become people of faith by walking into the unknown. Remembering God’s faithfulness and what He has done up to this point becomes essential as we continue the journey.
Rahab’s story reminds us that God often works through unexpected people and circumstances. As Joshua prepares to move forward, the community learns that faith is not about perfection but about alignment with God’s purposes. On our journey, we discover that who we are becoming is shaped by trusting God, even when we make mistakes.
Joshua stands at the threshold of leadership after Moses’ death, facing uncertainty and overwhelming responsibility. This opening moment reminds us that new seasons often begin before we feel ready. God’s command to be strong and courageous is not rooted in Joshua’s abilities but in God’s presence. Our journey of discovering who we are begins when we step forward in faith, trusting that God goes…