A Family on Mission: Making Our Homes a Hub for DiscipleshipAuthor: Joe MarquezScripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Joshua 24:14–15We are saved by Jesus, sent by Jesus, and empowered by Jesus through the Holy Spirit. We aren't sent because we have impressive degrees, extraordinary gifts, or everything figured out. We are sent because Jesus has commissioned us to share His love, make disciples, and teach ...

Sharing the Gospel Naturally: Living Beyond Our Own KingdomAuthor: Joe MarquezScripture: Colossians 4:1–6; 1 Peter 3:15–16Jesus was never in a hurry. While the world around Him was busy, distracted, and focused on the next thing, Jesus was quick to be interrupted. He noticed people others overlooked and gave value to those others passed by.How often do we miss the people right in front of us becau...

Author: Ryan TirenGood News For The Whole PersonThe gospel addresses spiritual brokenness AND moves us toward practical compassion.When we hear the word mission, we might imagine traveling to another country, serving in an impoverished neighborhood, or participating in a church outreach event. But the mission of Jesus isn’t reserved for a select few. Every follower of Jesus is saved by Jesus, sent...

We Were Not Meant to Walk AloneFriendships matter more than we realize.The Bible says in Genesis 2:18“It is not good that the man should be alone.”Yes, that passage is speaking directly about marriage. But I don’t think it’s limited to marriage. It reveals something deeper about human design.We were not created to live alone.And yet, loneliness is quietly becoming one of the great struggles of our...

Jesus Trusted the FatherI’ve been fascinated lately with one particular aspect of the gospel of Jesus.It’s almost all I’ve been thinking about these past few weeks.It’s this idea that Jesus trusted the Father — even in wrath.That’s a wild thing to sit with.Jesus knew there was a price to be paid.He knew there had to be death in order for life to come.He knew there had to be suffering for hope to r...

Pain is interesting.It can push you forward…or keep you stuck.It can lead you toward healing…or quietly make things worse.It can bring you into reality…or tempt you to escape into fantasy.But one thing pain never does is allow you to do nothing.There is always a response to pain.Jesus came to rescue, redeem, and ultimately relieve us from the sting of death. And yet, we’re not in heaven yet. We li...