The fourth gate of the City of God is named after Joseph, whose name means "to add." This gate reminds us that we serve the God of addition. He wants to add blessings to our lives, He wants to add people to His church, and He wants to add children to His family.

The third gate of the City of God is named after Levi, whose name means "joined." We celebrate the fact that we have been joined to God, not by our own merits, but by the grace of God through the work of Jesus Christ!

Jesus promised that if we give, it will be given to us. That verse has been used countless times to ask people to give financially to a church or a ministry. However, does that verse apply to giving monetarily? Or does it apply in different ways?

The second gate of the City of God is named after Judah, whose name means praise.

In this chaotic, topsy-turvy world, one of the most precious promises God gives His people is that He will give them peace. However, sometimes peace can seem rather elusive. How do we find the peace that God promises His people?

As we take a look back at the life of Abraham, we see his high points and his low points, and they teach us some powerful lessons as we travel on our journey of faith.