By Shane Ambro In the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz Dorothy is on an epic journey, and every step reveals a larger part of the story, the journey becomes increasingly dangerous and even tragic. This is where most of us have been at some point in our lives. Sadly, we often find that this … Continue reading Tin Man: We can all lose heart
By Aaron Bruner Each morning for the past week I roll over and hit my alarm clock about five times before actually getting up. I have these great aspirations of waking up, going running, getting a nice shower, and having a cup of tea while I start my “quiet time”. This has only happened about … Continue reading Biking Evangelist: What a real man looks like
By Holly Pritchett Pennies, face up, are good luck. Slight good luck in our economy, but luck itself is a precious commodity akin to hope. Hope, whether valued at a cent or constructed as a rainbow, is one of only three things that actually remain. There was one such heads-up, hopeful penny on the corner … Continue reading Pennies Face Up: Hope still remains
By Brandt Russo As I walked into Barnes and Noble last summer, I knew what book I was looking for. In and out was my plan. I knew what book. At least, I thought I knew. It was a Christian book that had something to do with revolution. How many Christian-themed books could possibly have … Continue reading Homeless Jesus: Reflections from Brandt Russo, a dumpster-diving evangelist
By Chad Mast Somewhere in China. “After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.” -Luke 10:1 Chris said, “I think that we should make this next camping trip a Luke 10 adventure.” What … Continue reading Living Missionally: A Luke 10 Adventure
By Meredith Dinsdale “Tell her she’s precious.” “Precious? Are you kidding me?! No one says that word anymore.” “Yes, precious.” “Okay. Fine. God.” I was praying for my friend when this word came to my mind. I pushed it aside, but God pushed it back in. I couldn’t escape the feeling that this girl who … Continue reading Drinking, Drugs, and God’s Love
By Jeff Goins, Editor Continued from Leaving Home: Why we need a pilgrimage When we leave home, we need to be ready to find that home is not where we thought it was in the comfy levels of security to which we easily become addicted. We must be willing to accept that home is some … Continue reading Leaving Home: Why we need a pilgrimage, Pt. 2
By Jeff Goins, Editor Thanks to our friends at the following websites for publishing some form of this article: Relevant Magazine / Burnside Writers Collective / Evangelicals for Social Action / ProdigalSon Magazine . I’ve since refined and expanded some thoughts, making it more personal. Enjoy: The first time I think I was ever fascinated … Continue reading Leaving Home: Why we need a pilgrimage
By Mark Zimmerman Continued from Back to Jerusalem By June of 2006, I had walked in the front door of Building Hope in the City – www.buildinghopeinthecity.org – a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church at West 30th and Lorain in Clevelands Ohio City neighborhood. There are many inner city ministries in Cleveland. Certainly lots of … Continue reading Back to Jerusalem, Pt. 2
By Doug Jackson Continued from Missionary to Marine My two months in the Philippines were just the beginning with God. Since then, He’s led me to all parts of the world where I’ve met an equally diverse mix of people as well. My time in missions has solidified His calling in my life. There’s no … Continue reading Missionary to Marine, Pt. 2