Fundamental Fact
What is at the core of your existence? What would you fall back on if your job, money, home, friends, and family were all stripped away? If we say our faith is our foundation, that means it is the ground …
What’s Your Bible Story?
Helping people connect with the language of the bible can have a huge impact on their lives. Check out this great story from Tyler, who’s life was pointed in the right direction because he connected with God in a personal and …
Here’s How to Evangelize (if It Doesn’t Come Easy for You)
This post is the voice of Michael Frost, author of several books including Surprise the World, Keep Christianity Weird, and Hide This In Your Heart. Here, Frost encourages those of us who, well, aren’t running out the door with our …
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Atheists Steal from God
“God is not some distant historical watchmaker who wound things up and isn’t needed anymore. God’s power is present to you right now.” Dive deeper on God and atheism in Frank Turek’s Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make their …
You Are a Verb
“Your life is not firm and fixed. And you cannot find it by submitting to a forced march. Partner with God in creating and becoming. Use every bit of pain and promise that your actual life has included. All of …
The Message 100: A True Story Bible
Review of The Message 100 by Elizabeth Turnage. Read more great content at elizabethturnage.com Eugene Peterson Tells the Story Eugene Peterson, biblical languages scholar, people’s pastor, Scripture storyteller, has done it again. Over 20 years ago, Peterson, began his labor of translating …
How to be a Bad Leader
What is the best way to fail in leadership? It’s not throw a temper tantrum or micro-manage (not recommending those!). It’s this – act like you know exactly what’s going on. It’s just that simple. Don’t be curious, don’t ask questions. …
Faith from Difficulty
Faith is not a journey free of trials or suffering. Faith has the opportunity to grow and thrive when we face tribulation, not flee from it. As Jesus reassures us in John 16:33 “In this godless world you will continue …
10 Mission Trips to Make In Your Neighborhood
You’re not a second-class Christian if you never cross an ocean or leave your town for a mission trip. In fact, the most formidable “mission trips” I ever participated in were the closest to home. Throughout our daily conversations, meals, …