One practice that has life-changing impact.

By Jessica Cole |

  I remember my first experience at a Christian camp. It was the summer before my 8th grade year. My family had gone through a very tough season, but our saving grace was our church family.  Our church was truly a respite for our souls. We were there Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night. And…

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Your story isn’t over.

By Joshua Ott |

  By Josh Ott Now a detachment of Philistines had gone out to the pass at Mikmash.One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father…On each side of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to…

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Lean in.

By Melissa Diem |

He walked into the temple. He walked up to the well. He walked into the house. He walked into the garden. He showed up to the wedding. He walked into the crowd. He washed their feet. Sometimes it’s tempting to keep our distance from the mess, but it’s hard to love people when we are…

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On Looking Like A Model

By Eddie Cole |

By Eddie Cole As Christians we are taught that God is not confined to a temple in Jerusalem or a church building on Main Street but He indwells us and lives in our hearts. We are taught that our behavior in public and private matters to Him and we are to live accordingly. This truth…

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3 Ways to Maximize Your Sabbatical

By Peter Johnson |

by Peter Johnson You may remember that I took a forced sabbatical due to a slip and fall accident that resulted in several weeks in a dark, quiet room to allow my broken rib and concussion to heal. After a number of medical tests it was confirmed that aside from being clumsy I am pretty healthy. …

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