Month: January 2022

A community is most often defined by geography or cultural nuances or both. Community is about what certain people have in common. Do you see yourself in relation to a people and a place?

If we are not intentional about growing our practical knowledge and missional skills, we can still be ineffective in our engagement with others as we seek to serve them well and point them to Jesus.

Deep in the heart of every person is a desire to know that they truly matter and that they can make a meaningful difference.

Have you ever wondered, “Why do I really exist?” “What are God’s purposes for me?” “How can God use me to make a difference in the world?” 

Calling has always been a topic of conversation for followers of Jesus who deeply desire to know God’s will for their lives.

Rest, on its surface, seems like such a simple concept. God wants us to architect our lives in a way that depends on Him for strength and sustenance, and not ourselves.

If we’re honest, we know that the “e-word” often stirs feelings of guilt (when we don’t do it) and fear (that if we do, we’ll lose relationships or influence). Instead of dreading the mention of the word “evangelism,” let’s try to evaluate our preconceived notions of what we may be talking about when we say “sharing our faith.”

How does life with God impact our experience and ability to not just survive the city but thrive in it? What’s the difference between a Spirit-filled life and one that is fueled by our own resources, strength, or ability?

Real growth happens in our lives as we embrace the inexhaustibly abundant grace of Jesus and the hard-to-admit truth that we all have destructive sin in our lives.

even start. We’ll discover that reproducing the Kingdom begins with simply learning to create an intentional plan and trusting the Spirit to do His good work.