Lent: What is it and why should I take part?
Mardi Gras. Ash Wednesday. These are days that you are probably familiar with, but did you know that they are all a part of a tradition called Lent? Lent is...
Peace in the Middle- a devotion from Adrian Mostella
A leaders’ life is a busy life. You’re always on the go with planning, organizing, etc. Not to mention “Life” in general can be busy on its own. It may...
The Lure of Adolescence- Bill Terry
The Apostle Paul was a mentor and coach for pastors, young leaders and churches. He was an expert in applying “tough love” when necessary. Timothy is a classic example of...
Discipleship in John 4
Today we continue with our look at the theme of discipleship in the Fourth Gospel. Following Jesus’ stay in Sychar he left for Galilee, where he was welcomed, because many...
Confession- a devotional from Youth Pastor Woody Burpo
Confession is an interesting topic. Everyone is okay with 1 John 1:9 that says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins...
Reworking the Paradigm of Discipleship- A series by Keith Marriner
Today I want to take a step back from our study of discipleship in John’s Gospel to reassess the “paradigm of discipleship” that was developed from John 1:35-51. Are...