Go and Make…

Go and make disciples

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations  …” – Matthew 28:19 I am sure that we are all very familiar with this verse. It is the one passage that provides pastors impetus to enforce discipleship amongst their people. Folks …

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Where Are You, Lord?

What’s really going on when God seems absent Our son’s voice trembled on the other end of the phone line. I knew right away that Josh had called with the bad news we’d hoped never to hear: Jada, our 14-month-old …

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Sound the Trumpet

Sound the Trumpet

Assembling the Troops for Prayer Arizona was facing one of the worst droughts in the state’s history. Fires were breaking out everywhere. The state was a tinderbox. Bark beetles were destroying the parched forests, and there was talk of rationing …

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Jesus Loves Festivals

Jesus loves festivals

If your friend tells you he’s going to a music festival all weekend, what are the images that come to mind? Cheering fans? Tents in a muddy field? People with flowers in their hair? Well now you may need to …

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Loved by the Father

Loved by the Father

“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” —1 John 3:1 An amazing aspect of our faith is contained in two simple words at the beginning of the Lord’s …

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