After finishing a DMC at CSUF this past Monday morning, I walked around campus and prayed. Before I left, I felt inclined to go to a certain area on campus. To my surprise, I met a young man who wasn’t on his phone and didn’t have earphones in (I was shocked); he was also writing… [Read More]
Discipling with Open Arms
Meet Sandra and Grahame Wade. Aussies. Mid-70s. Came to Jesus later in life (mid-40). Founders of the ministry known as Open Arms. What do most of us do when we become Jesus followers? In my experience, we generally try to align with Jesus and continue on with our own lives. Not these two. They heard… [Read More]
Humility in Discipleship
I’m 34 weeks pregnant ( homestretch) and have been continually reminded during this pregnancy that humility is an important character quality to grow in. Whether it’s having a conversation with someone and choosing to actively listen and engage with a person and not a stance, or asking for help from God and others when I… [Read More]
Coveted Faith
In September, I went on a men’s retreat with my church. One man from our church asked if it was okay to covet someone else’s faith in God. He went on to say that he would like to understand how to start his relationship with God. This man shared his journey and how he came… [Read More]
A Prayer only God could answer
Have you prayed for something that only God could answer? I started praying for one young person who is in a grief support group I lead; we will call him Jim (not his real name). Jim has struggled with the death of one of his parents. He had been learning a new religion than the… [Read More]
The Power of Relationship
[Andrew] first found his brother Simon, and said to him, we have found the Messiah…Philip found Nathaniel and said to him, we have found him…”—John 1:41, 45 I have spent the last few days reflecting on the pivotal role relationships play in opening doors for ministry. “Frank” became a follower of Jesus on Friday. A… [Read More]
