Have you ever read a story that moved you at your core and prompted you to change? Lately, I have been reading accounts of people who changed the world by how they lived out their faith in Jesus, and I have been challenged to reflect on my own life. These stories recount unimaginable sacrifices on…
There are a myriad of hymns and worship songs that speak about the worthiness of God. Worthy of Worship, Worthy of It All, He is Worthy, Is He Worthy, Worthy of My Song, and so on. These songs rightly remind us that God is worthy of our worship and devotion, but how does that translate to…
Change. It’s part of life. Sometimes, it’s welcomed, but other times, it’s dreaded. Jobs change. Relationships change. Financial circumstances change. Feelings change. People change. Change often causes us to feel unsettled or troubled. What can help us to feel settled and at peace? How can we navigate changes in life without being dragged along by…
Look for maximum results in minimum time. Aim for faster service. Work toward higher productivity. Get more done in less time. The more you do, the more you’re worth. These ideas are promoted as desirable in our culture, but, in contrast, the Bible consistently prioritizes rest. Focusing on Sabbath In the opening chapters of Genesis,…
Here are seven things I pray would be present in our students when they leave our ministry. We pray these things, and we aim to achieve them through what we do in our ministry. I hope these things will help you as you navigate your own list.
Many teenagers—and adults too—want to accept the grace of God without the life transformation that is supposed to come with it, thinking they can have the one without the other. They can’t.
This post aims to give you some helpful tips for reading the Bible through in 2024 and making daily Bible reading a daily discipline.
“Act like men.” These words from the Apostle Paul might sound offensive to people in our society who would argue that there are no significant differences between men and women. They would find Paul’s admonition nonsensical, maintaining that any variations between men and women are merely cultural constructs without any founding in differences in biology or gender.
One reason the Holy Spirit indwells us is to sanctify us. This is both a one time event and an ongoing process. When we come to Christ through repentance and faith, we are sanctified (set apart as holy) by the Holy Spirit.
In many ways, we are all reliant on digital technology. Most, if not all, of us carry a smartphone around with us each day. If we watch television shows or movies, they stream through one of the myriads of online streaming platforms. How many of you have connected with a student today through digital technology, such as text, social media, or a gaming platform? Covid caused many churches that had never considered the utility of using digital tools to engage in discipleship using these digital tools.
