“And there I will give her her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.” • Hosea 2:15 The Valley of Achor, translated as Valley of Trouble, was the place where Achan and his family were stoned following Achan’s rejection of God’s commandment. How could such a troubled place become a pathway to hope? Achan was from the tribe of Judah. From the tribe of Judah came the lion of Judah, Jesus. He went to a cross and took on the punishment of humanity. We all belonged to be on that rugged