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
In Acts 14, we find Paul and Barnabas completing their first missionary journey—traveling dusty Roman roads, preaching in unfamiliar cities, and facing both revival and riot. They were not part-time Christians or weekend missionaries. They were all in. And here is the most important thing we learn from their journey: Jesus isn’t just looking for… Continue reading Why Jesus Wants All of You: Moving the Gospel from Your Head to Your Heart
In Acts 13, the church in Antioch was thriving. It had dynamic worship, powerful teaching, and five gifted leaders—including Barnabas and Saul. But in the middle of one of their worship gatherings, the Holy Spirit said something unexpected in Acts 13:2: “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have… Continue reading Is Your Yes on the Table?
If you’ve ever wondered how the message of Jesus went from a tiny sect in ancient Israel to a thriving and enduring global religion, Acts 10 holds the key. It’s one of the key turning points in the entire Bible. Before Acts 10, the good news about Jesus was primarily reaching people with Jewish backgrounds—those… Continue reading The Gospel is For EVERYONE
Joshua Wester 