As we serve our neighborhoods and communities, it is vital to remember there is only one Savior, and it is certainly (praise God) not us. By Danny Zachariah, Pastor and Regional Director India Sub Continent The savior complex, also referred to as the messiah complex or Christ complex, is when a person feels a sense … Continue reading "Avoiding the “Savior Complex”" Read the article
Pentecost is much more than the beginning of the New Testament church. It’s a day of change that includes reversals, firsts, fulfilled prophecy and promises, identification, affirmation, and power. I’m one of those odd persons that loves change. Not all changes, mind you, but I love the challenge of moving forward, trying something new, doing … Continue reading "Pentecost – What the Day Fulfilled and Looks Forward To" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4031 │Unseen Footprints Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever been so focused on a problem that you lose sight of everything but your desired solution? Heber reminds us that God’s faithfulness to … Continue reading "Sermon for June 26, 2022 – Proper 8" Read the article
Speaking of Life 4030 | The Myth of Isolation Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion We’ve all experienced moments of loneliness, anxiety, or darkness and doubt, believing we are alone in our journey. The prophet Elijah felt the … Continue reading "Sermon for June 19, 2022 – Proper 7" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4029 │ The Wisdom of Delight Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion This Trinity Sunday, we celebrate our union and relationship with the Father, Son, and Spirit, growing our wisdom and finding delight in the … Continue reading "Sermon for June 12, 2022 — Trinity Sunday" Read the article
Speaking of Life 4028 | Fulfilled Promises Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Has someone made a promise to you, only to take a very long time to fulfill it? How easily do we forget the commitments that … Continue reading "Sermon for June 5, 2022 — Pentecost" Read the article
It can be intimidating working with young people. Here are some tips to keep you focused on them. While I was in college, my work-study job was at the South Boston (the locals call it Southie) Boys and Girls Club, and it was my pleasure to work there for four years. My first day was … Continue reading "Intimidating Encounters" Read the article
As we observe the fifty days of this Easter season, let’s recommit our allegiance and devotion to God. By Jillian Morrison, Associate Pastor, Glendora, California “Let go of everything that doesn’t serve you and embrace my joy.” This is what God inspired me to practice every day during the Easter Preparation season (Lent). Regardless of … Continue reading "Spiritual Practices for Easter Season" Read the article
There is a big difference between following the mission of the church and becoming a parachurch ministry or organization. By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada It was an interesting conversation that day in Toronto. I was there as the Saskatchewan representative of Food Banks Canada’s national advisory council. I had been involved for a few … Continue reading "Christ Centered Engagement" Read the article
The Love Avenue includes listening to the voices of your church neighborhood. By Sam Butler, Pastor, Ravenna, MI Have you ever been in a conversation with another person, where they are talking but you are already working on your response? This is more common than we would like to think. We often listen from the … Continue reading "Listening to the Spirit" Read the article
