Learning to Be the Church
What difference might it make if instead of planning more church programs, we initiated more projects next door? Jesus challenged…
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Of Mice and Sin
Like the little mice running at night in the grass outside our house, my sin is also not very noticeable…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 5: Joseph
Joseph’s story is the great love of God on display, “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”. (Romans…
Reading the Bible in Context
Most of us have likely encountered questionable teaching within the church. Sometimes, this comes from someone who has lifted a…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians, Part 3: Extreme Hospitality
Let us be a church that is known for hospitality, for how we love our family and our enemies. Let…
God’s Love in Loneliness
Most of the time, I enjoy my single woman status, but once in a while, the loneliness of my singleness…
Christian Community; Bearing With One Another in Love
What I’ve learned is, with all the good intentions of love and compassion, we can lose sight of Jesus in…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 4: Blessed to be a Blessing
Abraham demonstrates faith in God and reminds us that we also have hope and life in Christ! “God will bless…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians, Part 3: Being a Missional Church
In downtown Cairo, Kasr al Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) stands as the largest evangelical church in the entire Middle East,…
Slowing Down and Traveling Light (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 4)
As we neared Santiago, and the conclusion of this adventure, I realized that life is about the journey, not the…
God’s Word Prunes Our Lives (John 15:1-8)
I chose the word “fruitful” inspired by John 15:1-8 as my one word for the next twelve months. When we…
Ministry Reversed (Ephesians 5:16)
Although RJ intended to encourage her ill friend, she was surprised by “ministry reversed” as her friend showed a positive,…