Postcard from Africa

Judgment vs. Accountability

In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul comes with a fierce challenge for a local church that allowed some public misconduct to slide. Paul calls both them, and, by extension us, to commit to direct accountability for the sake of the gospel and the health of the church.

A Tale of Two Daughters

Mark 5 tells of an adult woman who is facing a dire physical condition and young girl struggling with a serious illness. Jesus shows up for each of them in powerful ways. It’s a reminder to each of us of Jesus’s ability and desire to meet us in our challenges as well.

Secure in the Storm

Luke 8 includes a story of where Jesus and his disciples get stuck on a lake in a storm. This episode explores how to respond when we feel overwhelmed in our own individual storms.

How to Hear from God

When was the last time you felt like you heard God speak? In this episode Steve identifies steps we can take to increase our ability to hear from God when we get stuck.

The Staff and the Stick

Numbers 20 describes a turning point in Moses’s life and leadership. In this episode, Steve explores how Moses chooses to use (or misuse) his power and influence.