The Being Challenge Week 1

What task has God determined for us as a church? Many things are competing for our corporate time and attention. That's why it's so important that we define our collective message and task. Doing so clarifies when to say yes to and no less consequential when to say no.  

Mark Nuss and I have a conversation about child trafficking, sexual slavery, and what Destiny Rescue is doing about it. Want to do something about this disturbing but rarely discussed issue? Listen, share and get involved. WARNING: Graphic and Disturbing Content

Every believer has a few spiritual "birthmarks" they share in common. Most believers at some point feel at least a little bit unsettled of where they stand with God. It is during these times we can look at these birthmarks and draw some peace and assurance. 

Everyone wants to be successful, but have you ever defined what success means to you personally? We all have hope of some description and many of us place it in our definition of success, unfortunately doing so will ultimately lead to disappointment. This week we take a look at Matthew 21:1-10, The Triumphal entry, a familiar story of misplaced hope.

Today I'm having a conversation with Chase Reynolds. Chase is a linguist who has spent the past 15 years working with Wycliffe Bible translators. He has spent a lot of time in very remote places. We wrestle a little bit with technical difficulties but are still able to have great conversation.  We only begin to scratch the surface of Chase's story today and hope to do a follow up episode in the future. 

Rob Woods works with Barnabas ministries and facilities John 17:23 support groups for Pastors. Barnabas Ministries is a ministry that focuses on providing support for pastors as they minister to others. He asked me to include a small correction... "I had an a-ha moment just now. The word I shared last night in Swahili, Umoja mkamilifu meant unity one/perfectly one. I should have said, Kujihudumia - Self-Care.  That’s the word I was trying to recall." -Rob Woods