We know that Jesus spent His time on earth serving others. But have you ever considered how often He ministered when it was inconvenient? Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Missional Living
God isn't honored when we neglect our family in the name of ministry, nor when we make family such a priority that we allow ministry to stop at our front door. Continue Reading …
Every morning I go to a local fitness center before I go to work. Over the past three years, I have developed relationships with the “regulars" . . . Continue Reading …
Depending on your season of life, fruit bearing will be expressed through different venues . . . Continue Reading …
The sign reads: "Now serving 85." The slip of paper in my hand tells me my number is 104. I'm sitting in the DMV office, and it is crawling with humanity . . . Continue Reading …
Samaritan’s Purse is working with Japanese churches to hand out blankets, water, and other assistance to show the compassion of Jesus Christ to hurting people. Continue Reading …
This was one of our best Valentine’s Days ever. By turning our attention from ourselves, we became vessels to demonstrate the love of God to others. Continue Reading …
What is your reaction when your position is challenged? To fight back in self-defense? To return criticism with criticism? Continue Reading …
We receive lots of emails about God working in women's hearts everywhere, but a recent email took us across the Atlantic and into the land of Mozart--Austria. Continue Reading …
In order to rescue the perishing, I have to actually wade into the muck of this culture (I don't mean indulge in it) and seek to rescue those who are drowning. Continue Reading …
We often sum people up by outward appearance. Unfortunately, our wrong assumptions can affect the way we treat others, even our brothers and sisters in Christ. Continue Reading …
The gospel compels us to tackle mercy ministries, but we must never replace sharing the gospel of the kingdom with the kingdom service of the gospel. Continue Reading …
It is impossible to live the Christian life without risk. But since Jesus stuck His neck way out for us, we are free to take risks for His name's sake. Continue Reading …
It was on the weekend of my 21st birthday that I got the call he had had a heart attack and was instantly with the Lord. Continue Reading …
It's easy to develop an "out of sight, out of mind" mentality toward those who are in need. But in the last few years I've been asking God to broaden my vision. Continue Reading …
Christ is unchanging and trustworthy. Our feelings are forever shifting and influenced. Which will we look to? Continue Reading …
When we love the unlovely—over and over—others are drawn to our King. Continue Reading …
Four ways childhood is a unique time to invest in the lives of your grandchildren. Continue Reading …
If I do all the right things, like 1 Peter 3:1–2 says, won’t God make my husband godly? Continue Reading …
This is the love that’s worth celebrating. Continue Reading …
The babies I lost in this miscarriage were adopted and not my biological children. Continue Reading …
You don’t need a title when you’ve got a calling! And friend, you’ve got a calling! Continue Reading …
Let us engage in the public square with boldness, conviction, kindness and truth! Learn how in today’s post. Continue Reading …
How do we respond to God’s “I want to be with you” heart for the Muslim world? Continue Reading …
Anything that demands your attention, time, and desire has the potential for idolatry. Even coffee. Continue Reading …
“____ not welcome here.” Those same signs hang on the walls of my heart. Continue Reading …
Proximity isn’t everything! God is! Continue Reading …
We can’t challenge the world by acting like the world. Continue Reading …
We’re remembering a dear ministry friend, Cindy Rast. Continue Reading …
What does it look like to live as citizens of God’s kingdom while submitting to our earthly authorities? Continue Reading …