Today, the question of the age is not “will you be worshipping,” but it has become “what are you worshipping?”
My wife and I are less than a year away from an empty nest. We've known it was coming, but as every "last" crosses our calendar – last parent/teacher night, last high school football game, last school musical, last spirit week – there is a bittersweet reminder that a...
Worshipping God is not just an activity, but it’s a lifestyle. And a lifestyle of worship is not something that lasts for a season or shows up as a passing trend, but a lifestyle of worship is meant to carry us into eternal life.
We don't just honor God and love our neighbor through acts of charity, we can honor God and love our neighbor through acts of commerce as well. This statement usually gets some pushback, and I understand the visceral reaction. Many of us have mentally abdicated the...
A few minutes before opening curtain, my friend Krista (the fine arts director at my son's high school) asked if I could pinch hit on the pre-performance devotional. I soon found myself standing in the middle of 75 full-costumed cast members looking to me for some...
"Hey dad, I have a friend here at IU that wants to talk to you. He's a business school student, but he is feeling a call to missions. Would you be willing to meet with him?" Few things excite me more than a question like that! My daughter is deeply involved with an...
As humans we tend to have this strong lean towards making everything complicated, but I feel like the Lord is constantly reminding me, and us, that things are so much simpler than they seem. The Gospel itself is so much simpler than it seems. We just make it hard & complex. And, in the same way, we often make worshipping God a lot more complex than it needs to be too, when really, it’s simple.
By now, I'm sure you have heard about the "outpouring" at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Articles, personal stories, and plenty of opinions have filled my social feeds for the better part of the last two weeks. I have quite a few friends who have hopped in a...
Are you feeling called to make a difference in the world through global missions, but unsure of where to start? In this video, we dive into the three key questions you need to ask yourself to uncover your unique path in global missions. Join us as we explore the deep personal reflection required to find your passion, your skills, and your calling in global missions work. Whether you’re just starting to explore this path or looking to reaffirm your purpose, these questions will help guide you towards fulfilling your destiny in making a positive impact on the world.
May we remember who we are today, and in so doing, may we remember that worshipping God is not just a Sunday morning experience… But worshipping God is a lifestyle.
In this week’s video, Erik reflects on the idea of making changes in life and the introspection that comes with the start of a new year. He shares his personal struggle with road rage and the desire to manage his frustrations while driving. He discusses the importance of discipline and self-control but emphasizes that true transformation can only come through the power of the gospel. He also encourages us to depend on Christ and his finished work for lasting change in our lives.
Erik shares his deep love for Christmas and the direction it represents. He highlights the significance of Christmas as a reminder that God came for humanity, bridging the divide caused by sin. Unlike other world religions and self-improvement programs, Christianity offers the miracle of God becoming flesh and moving into the neighborhood. This video is a reminder to not forget the billions of people who have yet to hear this message. Will you join in proclaiming the Savior’s arrival?
The power of prayer is found in this story of finding Jesus at 103. Check it out. Learn more about this year’s priority projects: http://t.ly/0Q5Mr