Day 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022)

Day 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (202...

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Day 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2026)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today's readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complet ...  Show more

Day 82: The Valley of Achor (2026)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan's sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, v ...  Show more

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