From an outsider perspective, Jesus’ ministry appeared to be ill-fated – no formal training, no Jerusalem connection, randomly chosen, questionable students, no headquarters, no support. Add to this, angering, early…
Although a Jew, he was raised and educated in Pharaoh’s courts as Egyptian royalty. Echoes of his people’s story haunted him, and seeing their treatment as slaves, caused buried passion…
The people of God’s choosing have always been sheltered by His plan that includes a total restoration of peace. Throughout Israel’s troubled history, that restoration had been reiterated multiple times.…
As the reality of Jesus being the long-awaited Messiah began to sink in, his disciples faced a new and challenging reality – Jesus voiced a deep desire to be close…
God’s Plan ‘A’ is rarely more in the forefront to me than at the Vineyard Missions Leaders Conference. Being in close proximity to 150 people whose lives largely focus on…
From Creation all the way to the end of time, the story of God’s love faithfully and seamlessly weaves through every generation, every people, every tongue. At the end of…
In a world that is in constant chatter Exodus 14:10-14 “The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still.” It’s God’s battle. He will sort everything out.…
Judaism had settled into functioning as a religious institution, with clearly defined roles and laws and hierarchy of leadership. Jesus’ arrival on the teaching and miracle circuit, sans consultation with…
From shepherd boy anointed in secret as the next king, to Goliath-slayer, to court musician, to King’s son-in-law, to public enemy #1, to rebel band leader (as he ran for…
Patrick Smith shares his testimony about his walk with Jesus, and gives words of encouragement. Who has God made you to be? There are differences in our testimonies We have…
After Jesus’ poorer than poor birth, his parents dutifully carried out all that was required of them according to Jewish law, rich and poor alike. He and his parents were…
Like 100% pure oxygen. Like the brilliance 100 times that of our sun. Like the dismantling power of the most searing gaze. Like the healing impact of all the collective…