04 Virtue and the Mission of God

04 Virtue and the Mission of God

May 18, 2023

The history of missions demonstrates this truth: cultures are transformed when Christians embody the gospel with integrity, humility, and love.

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03 No Easy Answers: Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense

03 No Easy Answers: Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense

Nov 14, 2023

At its deepest, worship helps us simultaneously express both lament and hope, affirming that we can still trust God—especially when nothing makes sense. [Day 3 of the 21-Day Missions Prayer Guide]

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Why Follow The Christian Year Calendar?

Why Follow The Christian Year Calendar?

Jan 25, 2024

The Christian year calendar commemorates specific events designed to remember and retell the story of Christ, from His birth to His resurrection and return. Orienting one’s spiritual life around the seasons of the Christian Year can be beneficial and profoundly enriching.

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How To Begin Again: A Powerful Worship Practice for the New Year

How To Begin Again: A Powerful Worship Practice for the New Year

May 18, 2023

The beginning of a New Year is a divine opportunity to reflect, renew, and restart. This article explores the sacred space of John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal. This service marks this special time to close one chapter by repenting and wiping the slate clean, and to open another with renewed spiritual commitment.

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Are You Hearing From God?

Are You Hearing From God?

May 18, 2023

The theme of hearing God’s voice is the opening motif of Jordan Peterson’s new book, We Who Wrestle With God. Peterson explores the meaning of Elijah’s encounter with the “still small voice” (1 Kings 19). Advent is a season of waiting, and a time to remember that God is not silent. He speaks to us through His Word, through His Spirit, and yes, through the “still small voice” that stirs in our hearts.

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A Reflection for All Saints Day 2024

A Reflection for All Saints Day 2024

May 29, 2023

All Saints’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on the lives of those who have gone before us and what that means in our present time. All Saints Day helps us remember that all believers are connected across generations and cultures into one body through Christ. We are surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses” who are cheering us on to persevere in faithfully trusting God. Finally, All Saints’ Day reminds us that we all can leave a legacy that will bless others.

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Faith Equal to The Need

Faith Equal to The Need

Sep 19, 2025

The centurion's level of faith was equal to the need of that moment. His faith was in Jesus’ ability to heal. There is a special gift of belief, "a surge of faith above and beyond normal that appears at the moment to get the job done." [1] This spiritual gift is available for you and me now, just as it was then.

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Seeking Truth

Seeking Truth

Jun 21, 2024

This Eastertide reflection considers the significance of truth in Christianity, particularly the disciples’ testimony regarding the resurrection of Jesus. An excerpt from the new revised Resurrection Power forthcoming.

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Your Unique Identity Is God's Divine Calling

Your Unique Identity Is God's Divine Calling

Jan 16, 2024

Clarity of identity and calling is what propelled Jesus through the wilderness. Clarity of your calling in God is what will empower you to live your purpose with courage and resilience. Over time, your identity and calling may vary or adapt, but always seek to discover, re-discover, and clarify the core essence of who God created you to be.

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Mystery, Messes, & Masterpieces

Mystery, Messes, & Masterpieces

Dec 23, 2023

God's story is not the progressive unfolding of Divine perfection, but rather a series of epic sagas interlaced with shocking messes. So, what does this tell us about God? God’s ways are full of mystery. God transforms messes into masterpieces —that is what He does, that is how he creates, that is how he manifests supernatural love in the natural world.

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The Spiritual Energy of Epiphany

The Spiritual Energy of Epiphany

Sep 17, 2025

The season of Epiphany offers an opportunity to embody the spiritual energy of renewal and recommitment. Although New Years Day has passed, we can maintain the invigorating energy of making a fresh start by paying attention to the scriptural narratives and lessons of Epiphany. Spiritual energy is a grace gift of God that transforms our human perspective. When we gain the perspective of heaven—The Divine Perspective—it shifts and empowers our mental and emotional state of being. Thus, as new creations, are we re-created in Christ Jesus to do good works

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Remembering & Relationships [Giving Thanks Series]

Remembering & Relationships [Giving Thanks Series]

Jan 30, 2024

One of the most important aspects of giving thanks is to remember.  Think back over your personal history. What do you have to be thankful for? How has God shown you his kindness during the story of your life? This passage reveals the power of remembering rightly. We can thank God for positive relationships, for partners in the gospel, and for his faithfulness in seeing us complete our mission on earth.

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Giving Thanks: God's Grace

Giving Thanks: God's Grace

Mar 10, 2023

In this series we are considering the Divine Perspective regarding the question, “what is worthy of giving thanks for.” Paul writes, “I thank Christ Jesus, our Lord who has given me strength …” All right, stop right there. First, we give thanks to Jesus Christ, who has given us strength.

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Giving Thanks: Series Introduction

Giving Thanks: Series Introduction

May 06, 2024

Giving thanks and practicing the attitude of gratitude is particularly healthy and helpful during the Thanksgiving Holidays. Giving thanks is one of the essential actions and attitudes of worship that is in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Furthermore, more than sufficient scientific, psychological, and theological research supports the hypothesis that giving thanks in the context of worship is good for you physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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Though He Slay Me

Though He Slay Me

May 22, 2024

This article discusses the theological, emotional, and musical ideas behind my rambunctious Alt-Country song, “Though He Slay Me.” Based on Job 13:15, “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.”

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