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Go into the world and preach the Gospel
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 (KJV) Yes, I am “ye”...
Celebrate who you belong to this Advent season
The Advent season is almost here and we have a special reminder for you this year: you've been adopted into God's family. We're no longer slaves to...
Being still despite the schedule
While scrolling Instagram, as I am apt to waste more time than I care to admit doing, I recently came across a post by Ian Simkins. He...
Be a light this season
While Christmas is a time for joy, celebration and quality time with loved ones, it can also bring about additional stress for vulnerable families. Imagine the pressure...
Adoption is …
“He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will ... ” – Ephesians 1:5 If someone asked you...
A different journey
For years as a state trooper, Manny Alaniz knew he was protecting lives. But he questioned whether he was really saving them. After more than two decades...
Because no one else will
Back in 2004, I supported a nonprofit organization called Invisible Children. The mission was to support families in Africa, around Uganda, who were affected by a warlord...
Lessons of faith from Peanuts
One of our favorite fall stories is the 1966 classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Charles M. Schulz, who created the comic strip Peanuts, taught Sunday...
Worship in your daily routine
Everyone has a daily routine we fall into whether intentionally set, or we fall into one without really noticing. Wake up, work, eat, decompress, sleep – and...
The God of as-is
Have you ever been to a Target or Walmart? Unless you’ve been living in a cave in a remote part of the world, then I’m sure you...