For the Church

May 14

Bearing Fruit in a World That Hates You by Brandon Shields

After reading several dozen church planting manuals over the past few years, I’ve yet to see one with a chapter entitled, “Don’t freak out, they’re just gonna hate you.”

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Aug 2

01: New Testament Reflections on Grasping the Old Testament’s Message by Jason DeRouchie

Series: Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and For Christ

“Serving Not Themselves” (1 Pet 1:12) According to the New Testament authors, the Old Testament authors knew that they were speaking and writing for new-covenant believers, and they also had some level of conscious awareness about who the Christ would be and when he would rise. With Christ’s coming, anticipation gives rise to fulfillment, and […]

Jun 1

‘Sitting Shiva’ with the World by Jared C. Wilson

In a world erupting with grief, fear, and wrath, sometimes prayerful silence is the best revolution.

Jun 3

Celebrating the Role of “Sender” in World Missions by Cody Wilbanks

It is vital that senders see the immense value and importance of their role in getting the gospel across the street and around the world.

Feb 9

Worship in a Selfie World by Stephen Miller

"One of the most intense times of worship I have ever experienced.” This caption came across my Instagram notifications a few weeks back. I never would have expected a picture of a young man standing in front of a mirror in his bathroom with a bewildered smirk on his face.

Dec 2

How Can We Praise God During The Hard Times? by Casey Lewis

We will face difficult situations, but none of them will ultimately defeat us because God will keep us in Christ.

May 18

Set-Apart Sexuality in a “Sex is Power” World by Katie McCoy

The world’s picture of the sexually liberated woman isn’t empowered at all; rather, she’s enslaved by the deception that becoming a commitment-free object of lust was all her idea.

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Sep 29

The Good News of Great Joy by Brett Fredenberg

Series: Beholding and Becoming

Jesus Christ came into this world so that – in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension – we could be made one with God again. He was restoring us to the life and happiness we experienced with Him in the garden, and continuing His original plan for this world to be filled with the glory of God.