A reflection on John 19:16-42
In our modern age, it’s hard to imagine that some people in America have never heard of Jesus. Yet for those of us familiar with the story, the crucifixion narrative can sometimes feel like old news. But here’s the truth: this ancient account carries profound relevance for our lives today.
A reflection on John 19:1-15
Have you ever noticed how jarring it can be to sing songs of praise about Christ’s glory, then immediately turn to passages depicting His suffering? This past Sunday, we experienced exactly that contrast as we moved from exalted worship into John 19—one of Scripture’s most difficult passages.
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In a world where “truth” often feels subjective and debatable, Pontius Pilate’s ancient question—”What is truth?”—resonates powerfully today. As we explored John 18 this Sunday, we discovered how different people interact with truth in radically different ways, and how Jesus embodies truth itself.
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Reflections from the final class in our 8-week evangelism series
As we wrapped up our eight-week journey through evangelism and outreach, I found myself both looking backward and forward. Looking back at the commitments we made together. Looking forward to how we’ll continue growing as faithful witnesses. This final class on apologetics might have surprised some of you—not because of what I taught, but because of what I didn’t.
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Witnessing Transformation in GuatemalaA firsthand account of how the gospel is transforming lives in Tactic, Guatemala
Picture someone living under a curse—stripped of hope, dignity, and joy. Now imagine that curse being lifted, replaced by freedom, peace, and abundant life. This transformation isn’t just a theological concept; it’s happening right now in Guatemala. Continue reading
Open-Air Preaching: The Most Biblical Method Most Christians AvoidAs we enter the final two weeks of our “Out of the Fire” evangelism training, I showed the class some photos—street preachers with bullhorns, neon shirts, and signs with Bible verses. I asked them to honestly assess their feelings. Even in a room full of evangelism enthusiasts, I knew many would feel uncomfortable.
It’s fascinating how the most biblically practiced form of evangelism often receives the most resistance—even from Christians. Just recently, I participated in another evangelism training that felt compelled to distance itself from street preaching, putting down this method while affirming the need for Christians to evangelize in pretty much any other way. This breaks my heart. Continue reading
Reflections on Sunday’s MessageThis past Sunday, June 29th, our Evangelist delivered a challenging message on overcoming fear. As I sat listening, I was struck by how directly it spoke to struggles we all face—not just in evangelism, but in every area where fear holds us back. Continue reading
When Good People Don’t Need Jesus“I’m a good person. I don’t need saving.”
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times. One particularly memorable encounter happened recently. He wasn’t angry. He wasn’t defensive. He was simply stating what he believed to be an obvious fact—like telling me water is wet or the sky is blue.
These types of situations help me understand why 70% of young adults who attended church regularly in high school have walked away from the church. Many of them feel that the church is offering answers to a question they’re not asking.
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Reflections on David Watters’s MessageThis past Sunday, we had the privilege of hosting David Watters from Ethnos360, who returned to share a powerful message about the gospel’s transformative power. His testimony touched our hearts and challenged us to examine how deeply the gospel has impacted our own lives.
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The Power of Service in EvangelismA young woman, fresh out of prison with an ankle monitor, stood in her doorway unleashing years of pent-up rage against Christians. She had no idea the two men who’d just paid her rent were from a church. When she finally paused for breath and learned the truth, she broke down weeping.
This is the power of service evangelism—breaking down walls that no argument could ever penetrate. Her stereotype that all Christians were hateful hypocrites was destroyed. At the end of the conversation, she even asked us to pray for her before we left.
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