Everybody loves a quick fix for a problem. When something breaks or leaks or isn’t working how it should, our first instinct is to grab the tools, call on Google, or find an expert. Our problem-solving reflex isn’t all bad. God gave us minds, skills, and resources for a reason. But Nehemiah’s story reminds us,… Continue reading Prayer Is the First Step, Not the Last Resort
In Luke 19, Jesus shocks the crowd by stopping under a sycamore tree, calling Zacchaeus by name, and inviting Himself over for dinner. To the people watching, this was outrageous. Zacchaeus was a traitor, a thief, the wrong kind of sinner. But to Jesus, he was a man who was lost—and Jesus had come “to… Continue reading Bearing Witness in a World of Enemies
Do you know what a disciple is? What does Jesus want you to do?
In my house growing up, “Not Me” was basically our fourth sibling. Whenever something got broken, spilled, or mysteriously misplaced, our parents would ask “Who did this?” The answer from us three kids was always the same: “Not me.” The lamp got knocked over? Not me. Someone left the freezer door open? Definitely not me.… Continue reading Don’t Be a ‘Not Me’ Christian: Why Every Believer Has a Role in God’s Mission
I’m a day late posting this week, but for good reason. I’m currently on the North Carolina coast, enjoying some much-needed vacation time with my extended family. There’s nothing quite like a beach trip with my wife, kids, siblings, and parents. It’s the kind of week that fills my soul with joy and, hopefully, ends… Continue reading Your Integrity Travels With You
Joshua Wester 