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What Does It Mean to Have Intimacy With God?
You can know a great deal about someone without actually knowing that person. You might know where they were born, what they believe, what they have accomplished, and what other people say about them. But none of that means you have a personal relationship with them. I believe the same thing can happen in…
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How to Rest in the Lord — A Prophetic Message
Reflections from the Tuesday Prayer Gathering | October 27, 2026 How can we rest in the Lord when life feels noisy or uncertain? Psalm 37:7 calls us to rest in Him and wait patiently. We begin by turning our attention to Christ, laying down the pressure to earn His approval, and trusting what He…
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What Does the Bible Say About Spirit, Soul, and Body?
What Does the Bible Say About Spirit, Soul, and Body? Have you ever wondered why you can love God, believe His Word, and still struggle with thoughts and emotions that seem to contradict what you believe? You may know that God loves you, yet sometimes you don’t feel loved. You may believe that God…
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How to Recognize God’s Voice
How to Recognize God’s Voice: 10 Ways to Discern His Leading Have you ever wondered whether the thought you just had came from God—or from your own mind? Maybe you’ve prayed about an important decision and sensed a particular direction, but you weren’t sure whether it was the Holy Spirit leading you. Or perhaps…
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Why You Matter
One of the things Teresa and I have been reflecting on lately is this: No one builds something meaningful alone. As we prepare to spend one full year in Africa, we’ve been thinking about all the people who have helped make this mission possible over the years. Every prayer. Every encouraging message. Every person…
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Why We Need To Stay In Africa!
Over the years, Teresa and I have had the privilege of traveling to Africa many times. Every trip has impacted us deeply. We’ve seen the hunger people have for God. We’ve seen churches filled with people eager to learn, worship, pray, and grow in their faith. We’ve seen leaders faithfully serving in…
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We’re Committing One Year to Africa!
Last Friday night, May 1st, Teresa and I shared something that’s been building in our hearts for a long time. We are committing one full year to Africa. We shared our vision live on Facebook and Youtube. If you missed it you can see the 4 minute recap here: See The Full Length…
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Receiving the Greatest Gift
This season invites us to slow down and reflect. Everywhere we look, we see reminders of giving and receiving—gifts exchanged, hands opened, hearts warmed by generosity. In the midst of all this activity, God gently calls us to remember the greatest gift we have ever received. As believers, we have been given salvation and…
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Recognizing the Gift of Land—and Learning to Use It Well
Many people don’t realize that God has already placed a valuable resource in their hands: the land beneath their feet. Our mission is to help individuals and communities recognize this gift and learn how to make the most of it. We guide people in understanding how to value and utilize the land God has…
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Why We Give
Whether you grew up in church, just started going to church, or have been hurt by church, we hear the same thing over and over: give. Why is giving so important? Because giving is an act of love, the Word tells us that “for God so loved the World that he gave” (John…