Living in a Cul-De-Sac of Bitterness
Bitterness is a treacherous cul-de-sac to land in. The Greek word for “bitterness” here is used three other times in the New Testament.
The Mother of Nations and Hidden Servants
We have all been given spiritual gifts to use in God’s great big rescue mission. Some giftings are more visible than others, while others are essential in seemingly invisible, behind-the-scenes operations. Yet no gifting is more significant than others.
2024 Ministry Theme: Pressure Is a Privilege
Our 2024 ministry theme is “Pressure Is a Privilege: We Will Rise to Expectations of the Great Commission.”
The Making of a Great Name
We live in a world that pushes us to make a great name for ourselves. Whether it’s going viral as an influencer on social media, being famous as an artist, or outperforming the business competitors.
Advent Week 4: Trusting the Great Composer
Depending on the context, the Greek word for “demonstrates” in verse 8 has been translated “to stand near in approval,” “to show, prove, establish, exhibit.”
Advent Week 3: Good News Came at the Darkest Time
Shepherding is one of the world’s oldest occupations. By trade, their lifestyle would’ve been one of humble and meager means. Advent week 3. Joy.
Advent Week 2: Perfect Peace
The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. This word occurs over 250 times in the Old Testament. It refers to relationships between people, nations, and God with men.
Advent Week 1: Hope Requires Risk
What is hope? Is it mere wishful thinking? Why do some people seem to spill over with hope while others can’t even find the cup?
Jesus is the Most Inclusive and Most Exclusive
Issues of inclusion and exclusion lie at the heart of our society’s most contested social issues. Is Jesus inclusive or exclusive?
Abiding In Him Devotional
Thanksgiving Perspective from a Refugee Mother, NFL Towel
At the end of our time with the refugees, a mother came up to me and asked me to take a picture of her new Seattle Seahawks bath towel.