Living Faithfully Under The Powers That Be
“My first allegiance is not to a flag, a country, or a man… It’s to a King and a Kingdom.” These words from singer-songwriter Derek...
Sitting With The Sermon
Each week we put together a recap of the Sunday morning message so that you can reflect and wrestle with what God might be saying to you during the week. A chance to go a little deeper, to respond to what the Spirit is doing and to prepare our hearts for what's next.
Ingrafted Branches
Last summer, Brenda and I spent a few unforgettable days on the Greek island of Lesvos with dear friends at Hope Renews. Their home stood...
God Has Not Forgotten His People
Have you ever worked really hard on something, only to find out you were doing it all wrong? Maybe it was a home project that went sideways...
God Chose To Make A People
Do you have a “no-skips” album? That rare record where every track hits just right, and you never feel the urge to hit...
More Than Conquerors
Held in the Chaos: When God’s Love Is the Only Certainty There are very few things I’m completely certain of anymore. The older I get,...
The Future Kingdom
When I was young, I couldn’t wait to grow up. Like many kids, I marked time by milestones—first staying up past 9:00 p.m., then high...
Life In The Spirit
I remember what it felt like to be picked last. Standing on the edge of the schoolyard baseball diamond, waiting with forced nonchalance as...
The Struggle Is Real
The Struggle Is Real—But So Is Grace Last year around this time, I was clocking 20,000 steps a day, prepping for a Sabbatical...
From Rock Bottom To Redemption
From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Peter’s Story of Hope and Healing This past Sunday at Grace, we took a break from our regular rhythm to...