Are you a Barnabas? by Rob Appel, Executive Director As we read about people in the Bible, there are many that we could pattern our lives after. Abraham had a close relationship to God and was called the “Friend of God.” Queen Esther, regardless of the consequences, took a stand for what was right! The Apostle Andrew looked for opportunities to bring...
Choose… not to Cruise!
Choose… not to Cruise! by Rev. Steven James I thought it would be good to take a look at how we’re living out our faith. Are you choosing to cruise along or are you giving it everything you’ve got? Running is used repeatedly as a picture of our Christian life in God’s Word. Three key passages, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Philippians 3:12-14 and Hebrews...
The Path to Freedom
Feb 21, 2014
The Path to Freedom by Lauren Telford It was a day like every other, nothing different, no surprise— I was walking down my daily path when something caught my eyes. Something new lie there before me with a deep, enticing glow. My mind and heart quite taken, but the Spirit inside said, “No.” So I turned away, left it behind, and walked into the...
Who are we trying to please?
Feb 21, 2014
Who are we trying to please? by Seth Osborn Question time! Who of you loves God? I hope most of you are raising your hands. Okay, you can put them down. Now for the next one: How many of you live completely and utterly for God, regardless of whatever situation you might happen to be in? Oof. There are a lot fewer hands up for that one. As a matter of...
Missions by Remote Control
Feb 21, 2014
Missions by Remote Control by Clinton R. Brown Garfield Miller’s visa application was denied. The letter told us we could make an appeal, but the lawyers told us it would not do much good. We knew Garfield was the man for the job, so why was he not allowed to leave Jamaica to do it? Our preconception was that at this time he needed to be working from...