Paul calls the church in Corinth—and us—to reject a distorted version of grace that quietly tolerates sin rather than lovingly confronting it. Sin always destroys something, and when a church refuses to address it, the whole community suffers. True love calls people back to Jesus, because only repentance restores witness and hope.

God is looking for people who will think like servants and live like stewards—those who see everything they have as entrusted to them for His Kingdom. A multiplier mindset isn’t about status or success; it’s about humility, hard work, and sacrifice for the sake of Jesus. When we live with this kind of mindset, our lives will not make sense apart from the reality of heaven.

God invites us to join Him in building His Kingdom—a work that lasts forever. Each of us has a unique lane to run in, a task assigned by God, and our job is to be faithful in it rather than imitating someone else’s calling. When we build our lives on, with, and for Jesus, we receive not temporary applause, but eternal reward and the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

God doesn’t just save us from something—He saves us for something. Every believer is called to live on mission, using the blessings we’ve received to be a blessing to the world and help others know Jesus. When we trade self-focused living for God’s global purpose, we find the joy, meaning, and story our hearts were made for.

God doesn’t just save us from something—He saves us for something. Every believer is called to live on mission, using the blessings we’ve received to be a blessing to the world and help others know Jesus. When we trade self-focused living for God’s global purpose, we find the joy, meaning, and story our hearts were made for.

We’re called to live differently, helping others discover their best life in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. True spiritual influence doesn’t come from eloquence or strategy—it comes from pointing people to Jesus, the source of abundant life. As we rely less on our own wisdom and more on God’s power, we become thermostats that set culture rather than thermometers that reflect it.

The way of Jesus runs opposite to the world’s pursuit of power and status—it’s a road of humility and surrender. Just as Christ lowered Himself in obedience and was later exalted, we’re called to follow the same path, trusting that the valley leads to victory. In a culture that prizes pride and self-promotion, choosing the low road is what makes us truly different.

Our true identity isn’t something we create—it’s a calling we receive from God. We’re set apart for His extraordinary purposes and find our identity not as isolated individuals, but together as His holy people, the Church.

As we celebrate 20 years of God’s faithfulness at Engedi, we see that a healthy, flourishing church—and healthy, flourishing Christians—live in the fear of the Lord and are strengthened by the Spirit. Just as the early church grows in peace and power, we are called to press forward into the next season with faith, courage, and devotion.

As we celebrate 20 years of God’s faithfulness at Engedi, we see that a healthy, flourishing church—and healthy, flourishing Christians—live in the fear of the Lord and are strengthened by the Spirit. Just as the early church grows in peace and power, we are called to press forward into the next season with faith, courage, and devotion.