I lived my life one day at a time with no thought for the eternal I searched for pleasures and pursued empty ways Fear drove me to the ground Ran me ‘round the block I
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History Matters: Setting Up Memorial Stones
Remember his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations… 1 Chronicles 16:15 History matters. At the beginning of the year, we should reflect on the lessons we’ve learned so they can continue
Read morePain, Pranks, and Prayers
Another year, another loss. The waves of sorrow and pain come and go, from gentle swells to emotional monsoons. Some we can predict. Others come out of the blue. Pain Follows Pain My forty-two-year-old nephew
Read moreSpiritual Hoarding
I had the great privilege of attending Centrifuge on the Ridgecrest campus. Our camp pastor, Travis Agnew, brought some amazing messages, but one of his stories followed me home. He shared about traveling overseas and
Read moreThings I’ve Learned From Loss by Gail Cooper
It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreWhat If You Don’t Have a Life-Changing Testimony?
I’ll never forget the first time I realized God was calling me to ministry. It wasn’t a call I wanted to hear.
Read moreThe Gift of Rest – It Keeps on Giving
by, Anusha Atukorala I received an amazing gift this January; one that keeps on giving. All my life, as far back as I remember, I’ve suffered with painful feet. I’ve had to choose shoes for
Read moreBring to Glory
Next week I’m reading my poetry in public for the first time in fifteen years. My coffee house and campus glory days are way behind me. I’ve since been saved, sober, baptized, re-married, ordained as
Read moreNational Day of Prayer…on a Personal Level
I join my brothers and sisters across the country in crying out to the Father today on behalf of our nation. After all, we know God answers prayer. We know because we’ve experienced it ourselves. This week I put out a call to some of my friends, asking them to share their stories of answered prayer. Here are three testimonies to encourage you today.
Read moreA Prelude to Mission Preparations
By: Jennifer L Griffith “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua
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