Living Under the Influence

God is Moving

God is unchanging. But that doesn’t mean He’s not moving... God actively led Israel out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and into the Promised Land. And for the Israelites, the test of faithfulness was found in their response to His dynamic presence. In the same way, the Church must remember that God continues to move, even today. We hold a faith that is actually in motion - one that is in constant pursuit of the ultimate intentions of God’s heart. This is why Jesus invited people to follow: It was a contrast to the stagnant religious expression of the Pharisees. This distinction sits at the core of Christian witness - a collective testimony of a people held together in a movement towards good. In this new gospel reality, belonging requires believing, and believing leads to becoming.  Learning… Changing… Growing… Maturing… Moving… This is the fingerprint of our faith, and it’s the manner in which we measure our willingness, our readiness, and our “fitness” in following a God who is on the move…

A Ministry of Influence

God is calling you to make a difference wherever He places you. In your home… in your job… in your neighborhood… The call to influence the faith of others is not simply a responsibility. It’s a ministry.

A Father's Advice

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Be sure to… Make sure you don’t… You need to get rid of… I’m sure we can all look back on some good advice we’ve received at some point. But was it just good, or was it also godly?

Living Under the Influence

Are you ready for active duty? If you believe in the Gospel, your answer should be, “Yes, Sir!” When you're living under the influence of the Gospel, it does more than lead you to salvation; it prepares you for active duty.

A Testimony of God's Influence

We live in an age of influencers. Social media influencers, gaming influencers, beauty influencers, political influencers… Regardless of the category, they all have one thing in common: to use their platform, position, or power to influence the behavior of others. And whether we realize it or not, we are all influencers. The question is, what are you doing with the influence God has given you? Are you using your influence to build up the faith of others in Christ? Paul’s 2nd letter to his spiritual son Timothy shows us what it looks like to be a faith influencer. It’s not just a role that’s relegated to Paul or leaders in the church — it’s available to every single person who belongs to Christ Jesus.