by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 25, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Returning to our story in Numbers 13 and 14 – the returning of the spies. You may want to review this passage. I see this bad report/good report as a focus issue. Ten of the spies focused on the people, their size and strength. They saw giants. Caleb and Joshua,...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 21, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Finding Freedom, Spiritual Warfare
I have a confession to make. I have struggled with fear my entire life. Anxiety runs in my family. And when anxiety reaches a boiling point, it turns into fear. And then intense fear turns into panic-attacks. I feel so weak sometimes. Can you relate? For me, it comes...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 18, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Today we examine a passage that, in my mind, is one of the most moving stories in all of Scripture. Not only does it show the dark side of unbelief, but it also illuminates the glorious result of faith. Begin by reading Numbers 13:1-16. Who is the one that sent the...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog, Faith in Action, The Church
I’m out of my comfort zone with this topic. But, God is speaking to me. Here’s the dilemma. American Christians are obese. Now, hear me out. I’m not talking about physical obesity (there’s enough people out there doing that, and rightly so)....
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 11, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
We continue this week by looking at Joshua the servant. God was preparing him for a greater work and it really began in this place. Later in life, Joshua probably looked back and thanked God for the lessons he learned from his very humble teacher, Moses. I don’t think...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 6, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Faith in Action
There is no doubt that today’s believers often neglect important Scriptural principles. Jesus said that “[we] are His friends if we do what He commands” (John 15:14). I want to be called His friend. How about you? Then it’s important we strive...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Mar 4, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
We briefly looked at this topic earlier in our study, but today I want to investigate servanthood a little deeper since it’s an important subject in Scripture. Let me begin by saying that the one being served is blessed, but the one serving is blessed the most. If...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 28, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Faith in Action, The Church
I believe that you, like me, want to flourish—to prosper—in your Christian life. You want to run God’s race with the loud roar of a fierce lion. The Apostle Paul spent considerable time praying for the believers. In fact, some of his prayers are recorded in...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 26, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Today we continue with Joshua and his first battle. Please read again our passage Exodus 17:8-15. We begin our lesson by observing two important scenarios taking place, and both of them are on opposite sides of the battlefield. One is on top of the hill and the second...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Christian Growth, Faith in Action
Christians often believe that if they are serving the local church—teaching a class, serving on a committee, singing on the praise team, leading a small group, shaking hands on Sunday morning, working with children, or participating on the prayer team—they are...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 19, 2016 | Bible study, Joshua
Before we move forward into the first battle, there is one more detail we need to learn about Joshua. An important one! What do you learn about Joshua’s name in Numbers 13:16? The Hebrew name Joshua means, “Yahweh is salvation, deliverer.” Here’s the interesting...
by Sheryl Pellatiro | Feb 15, 2016 | Christian Growth, Faith in Action, The Church
There is nothing greater in God’s eyes than a believer whose faith is real, authentic. Hence, a genuine faith! The Apostle Paul spent considerable time writing to congregations full of impostors and hypocrites. Paul said to Timothy: “I have been reminded of your...
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