Steadfast: At the Crossroads of Belief

Have you ever faced a crossroads? Reflection how faith becomes steadfast through Christ.

Steadfast in the Wilderness

An exploration of Jesus trial in the wilderness. Because he kept the faith, we can keep the faith.

Lent: Putting the fast in Steadfast

A theological reflection on Lent, fasting , and steadfastness.

Steadfast: Love Always Perseveres

Theological reflection on love, 1 Corinthians 13, and Keep The Faith.

Steadfast: Keep The Faith

Inspired by the Keep The Faith music project, this article offers a theological reflection on the biblical meaning of “keep the faith.”

A Steadfast Voice

A devotional reflection on steadfastness, considering how faith shapes the way we live, worship, and bear witness in uncertain seasons.

Let God Choose

To be steadfast is to remain yielded to the will of God, whether the road leads into public visibility or into quiet, unseen obedience.

A New Year’s Message: Worship Comes First

Heading into another new year, there is a question that reaches deeper than goals, resolutions, or plans: What will we worship?

04 Virtue and the Mission of God

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

03 No Easy Answers: Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense

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]

Why Follow The Christian Year Calendar?

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.

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

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.

Are You Hearing From God?

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.

A Reflection for All Saints Day 2024

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.

Faith Equal to The Need

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.

The Pentecost Transformation

Seeking Truth

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.

Your Unique Identity Is God's Divine Calling

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.