Published November 16, 2017 True biblical ministry is always rooted in and revolves around God’s Word. Teens need to understand and apply God’s Word. The need is especially acute for the youth of today—the distractions and emphasis in today’s culture on social and...
Published October 20, 2017 Consider THIS: Emily Gehman The world’s first man and woman. A guy who built a huge boat. One man who would've sacrificed his son. Another who traded his birthright for a bowl of chili. A favorite son and his brothers who hated him. A baby...
Published August 31, 2017 “Ordinary People” was the Best Picture of 1980, but it was also the title of a song written by Andre Crouch. It inspired a group of believers to remember that God uses just ordinary, regular people. But I don’t know if we still believe that...
Published July 6, 2017 Take a moment to stop and think of how God has brought you through your life; through times of uncertainty and times of security. Consider how each aspect of your journey has intertwined to ultimately bring you to where you are today. Each...
Published May 4, 2017 I was barely awake when the phone rang, but the words I was about to hear changed that very quickly. “Mark, Tyler is gone.” Darrl and Nancy’s 27-year-old son Tyler became another statistic due to a heroin and fentanyl overdose. On August 22,...
Published April 13, 2017 We’ve all been told by trustworthy voices that “balance” is one of the ultimate goals for which to strive. Work-life or ministry-family balance seems a worthy goal; however, I have determined it a myth. When we view the roles, responsibilities...
Published March 20, 2017 By Christie Lothamer (’98, ’02) “What’s the dream in your heart?” I love to ask people this question. Most people have never been asked, so I clarify. “I mean, What are you passionate about?” The next question is, “What problems in the world...
Published February 8, 2017 by Ulysses Tobias “Toby” Monday (’15) Have you ever failed at something in life? That’s where I found myself several years ago. I struggled miserably being out of my comfort zone as I started college. I was away from home and excited to be...
