Max Lucado begins Chapter 8 (“Walk Circles Around Jericho”) of Glory Days with a recap of some Jericho facts. The immense and impenetrable walls consisted of two concentric circles rising a total of forty feet above the ground. Jericho’s inhabitants were ferocious and barbaric. God, not Joshua, was responsible for bringing down those walls. Pastor […]
In Chapter 7 (“Call on Your Commander”) of Glory Days, Max Lucado writes that when Joshua and his soldiers faced the challenge of Jericho’s high walls and protected sides, he had a divine encounter during this dark, difficult time. Perhaps, Pastor Lucado observes, like Joshua you’re facing a unique challenge. Like Jericho, your challenge is […]
As Max Lucado continues Chapter 6 of Glory Days, he encourages and reminds us that Satan has no recourse to our testimony. A good memory is our best weapon against Satan’s attacks. Max suggests creating a trophy room of memories in your heart. For example, before David faced Goliath, he faced his future by revisiting his […]
As Max Lucado begins Chapter 6 of Glory Days, he remarks that, for a book about military conquests, Joshua really skimps on battle details. We don’t know the military details because the emphasis in Joshua is not on physical battles, but on a spiritual one. Therefore, the book of Joshua isn’t about claiming land for […]
“With God the smallest step of faith can activate the mightiest of miracles.”- Max Lucado “By this [crossing] you shall know that the living God is among you.”- Joshua 3:10 Max Lucado opens Chapter 5 (Unpack Your Bags”) of Glory Days with the story of country singer Jimmy Wayne. According to Jimmy, at the age […]
“I was . . . but now . . . This is the chorus of grace.”- Max Lucado “By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.”- Hebrews 11:31 In Chapter 4 (“It’s Okay If You’re Not Okay”) of Glory Days, Max Lucado discusses the story […]
“Storms are coming your way. Winds will howl, your boat will be tossed, and you will have a choice. Will you hear Christ or the crisis?”- Max Lucado Max Lucado concludes Chapter 3 of Glory Days by discussing “Jesus Calms the Storm” (Mark 4:35-41). Max concentrates his focus on Jesus’ rebuke to the disciples in v.40- […]
“Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. The Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but […]
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs- heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.”- Romans 8:16-17 As Max Lucado continues Chapter 2 of Glory Days, he notes that the word inheritance appears nearly sixty times in the book of Joshua. Joshua 24:28 […]
The End of Me (David C. Cook, 2015) The End of Me: Where Real Life in the Upside-Down Ways of Jesus Begins is the most recent book by Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In the first section, Kyle focuses on four specific beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount […]
Max Lucado begins Chapter 2 (“Inherit Your Inheritance”) of Glory Days with the bold assertion that it is time to declare war on a raging pestilence that goes by the name “I can’t.” This malady contaminates lives by attacking our self-control, our careers, and our faith. Pastor Lucado says no one would have blamed Joshua […]
“Our Promised Land isn’t a physical territory; it is a spiritual reality. It’s not real estate but a real state of the heart and mind.”- Max Lucado Max Lucado continues Chapter 1 of Glory Days by asserting that Canaan is not a metaphor for heaven. Rather, Canaan represents the life we can have right now. […]