By Dr. Mark Scott Seth Wilson said, “I don’t know about being ‘called,’ but I know we’ve all been ‘sent.’” All Christians have been commissioned to witness (Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20). Disciples have been called out of the world only to be sent back into it. Darin Brown from the Journey’s Crossing Church in […]
By Michael P. Murphy There was a reason why Jesus, weary from the day’s journey, chose to sit and rest beside Jacob’s well while his disciples ran errands in a Gentile community—he wanted to connect with those who had yet to hear the good news. That same purpose is a big reason why there is […]
By Gena Duncan A friend recently asked if I harbored any prejudices. I could not immediately recall any. But then an event occurred in my life. I encountered an alcoholic who was an acidic, calculating, and bitter man. I become aware that I had a prejudice against his type. Jesus’ Ministry John 4 exposes a […]
By Anne Wilson As a ’90s kid, there were only a few singers most blonde, blue-eyed girls dreamed of becoming—and at the very top of my list was Celine Dion. I ran all around my house pretending to be her sidekick; I knew every word and music video cue. No matter what I was doing, […]
By David Faust Do you listen carefully to those preflight safety talks on airplanes? Flight attendants inform us about serious matters: How should we react in emergencies? What if the cabin loses pressure or the plane is forced to land on water? While the flight attendants talk, most of the passengers read, talk, doze, and […]
