There is something startling about the first time Scripture tells us people are filled with the Spirit. It is not a king. Not a prophet standing before crowds. Not a priest in the inner courts. It is artisans. In the unfolding story of Exodus, the God who had made Himself known in fire...
I am so thankful to be representing the global partners in this week's newsletter. As I reflect on our community's unique and wondrous quality of generosity, I am astounded by how deeply it is rooted in love and care. From the conception of our faith community, global missions have been a...
A few weeks ago, I was privileged to preach on the idea of spiritual formation through the lens of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We spoke about her remarkable first line of “may it be”; her consent to the things of God and the faith that would have required. We looked at her story and...