I remember taking a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. It’s not heaven, but for a lover of the game, it is as close as I’m going to get. I remember looking at the baseball memorabilia – it was inspiring!

Yesterday we saw the most unlikely of characters joining with God’s people. Rahab was a Gentile, who worshiped other gods. Yet given the chance she bravely crossed over the line in the sand and joined Israel, acknowledging their God. 

Yesterday we saw the most unlikely of characters joining with God’s people. Rahab was a Gentile, who worshiped other gods. Yet given the chance she bravely crossed over the line in the sand and joined Israel, acknowledging their God. 

Jericho was the most prominent city of the Canaanites. It was considered an impenetrable fortress. Not only was it their proudest stronghold, but it was also the seat of idol worship for Asthroeoth, the goddess of the moon, who was worshiped in horrible, degrading ways.

I remember reading a story by a renowned leadership author. In the story, he relayed how hetook his daughter out for a special dinner and received really poor service.