Alexis’ story

On May 14, 1996, after 30 hours of labor and an emergency c-section, Alexis Grace was born and promptly stole our hearts. She was gorgeous,…

A “yes” in disguise

Aren’t you glad God sometimes says “no”? I don’t mean in the moment that we’re asking for something–when we’re fixated on something we desperately want, we never…

Why Church Leaders drop out of the race

It goes something like this: Divine Call/Education → Conflict/Badgering → Disillusionment/Burnout → Eventual Dropout Many serious ministers have stepped out of their lane and quit running God’s race…

How to have a spiritual retreat

“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray.” (Luke 5:16) If Jesus did it shouldn’t we? If the Lord Himself “often” withdrew for prolonged seasons…

Two Years Too Long!

Today, September 26th, marks the two-year anniversary of American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s illegal imprisonment and detainment in Iran. Two years ago, he was apprehended for…