Satan wants to destroy your deepest relationships; with your family and with Jesus. He’s a deceiver, convincing us that working is more important so that we’ll stay away from the people closest to us, and keep our focus away from God. Don’t be tricked; stop working and rest!
Read MoreDuring my youth pastor days, we worked through John Eldredge’s EPIC series within our High School Discipleship program. John explains Christianity as a great story that we are living. He proposes that history’s great stories became great because they have the key elements of our story.
Read MoreReturning home from a short-term mission or spiritual retreat can be difficult. On the one hand, you have this odd desire to keep travelling, embracing a nomadic servant leadership lifestyle as a permanent gig. On the other hand, you crave the comforts and security that come with getting home to family and friends.
Read MoreThroughout this journey, my trust in God’s sovereignty has become easier to grasp. It’s not that I haven’t experienced conflict and trial. The difference is that this concept of God’s great Story has driven me to pray in ways that I don’t normally experience.
Read MoreSome followers of Jesus are so committed that they’d be willing to take any and all risks necessary. Much like the motorcyclist who is willing to ride in rain or shine, these people have been committed Christians who will stay steadfast to the community and the mission through good times and bad.
Read MoreWhat amazing struggle has God helped you overcome? What task has God given you the strength to complete? What incredible experience has God brought you to? What need (or want) has God provided out of nowhere?
Read MoreWhether you’re following God’s leading or not, don’t underestimate God’s plan. Don’t underestimate the possibility that God may be working far greater intentions for someone else. Don’t underestimate the possibility that you are still a tool in God’s hands, being used for His Gospel and His glory!
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