Eighth-century Israel was panicking. They needed somewhere to turn. The ten northern tribes were broken, sick, and dying. Assyria was gaining strength, threatening to take their land and enslave them. After promising to be faithful to God and keep their covenant with Him, they’d disobeyed. After pledging to be His people, Israel had given themselves to other gods. […]

by Chad Kritenbrink “If we are not satisfied with what we have, we will never be satisfied with what we want.” – unknown – Have you ever thought, “When I get this or when that happens, then I’ll be happy,” about something that didn’t end up making you happy? I want to be transparent up […]

I trust that this letter finds you doing well. As I write this letter, I am currently on an overnight flight to the Middle East. I appreciate your prayers for my family as we are separated. They are all doing well. We serve an amazing God and He has been gracious to us. Please remember […]

This month I would like to reflect on how important spouses are in ministry. I have been apart from my wife physically/ geographically for two months and there are many more months ahead. Even though we are apart she is still an asset to me and plays a huge role in what God has called […]

One of the most common questions that I have been asked over the years is “Why do bad things happen to good people”? A more appropriate question for believers is “Why does God allow His children to suffer?” Have you ever gone through trials and tribulations? Did you ever cry out and ask the question, […]

In a little more than a week Christians around the world will reflect, remember, and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we prepare for the celebration lets go back in time 3½ millennia to the time of the Exodus. Imagine being an ancient Hebrew/Jew in bondage and captivity under the […]

What has love got to do with it? The simple answer is everything. If it was not for love there would be no redemption, reconciliation, forgiveness, fellowship, intimacy, empowerment, discernment, guiding, leading, and the list could go on. How often do you sit back and reflect on how much we are loved? There are billions […]

Greetings to you! And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’ (Luke 2:10-11) This is great news. God’s promise […]

Have you gone through battles with people and developed a strong, intimate relationships because of it and then later disagree? Do you have a way of doing things? What are your “sacred cows?” What are your people’s sacred cows? I was studying in Acts this week and I came across a passage that I have […]