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A Holy Beacon
Ezekiel reminds us, among many things here in this passage, that the old system serves us best as a reminder of our lostness.
Continue ReadingOpen Doors
An NAB church ran a 24-hour emergency shelter for the homeless for 9 days straight; new Missional Initiatives newsletter; countdown to Triennial.
Continue ReadingProclamation and Restoration
In his book Becoming the Church, Claude Alexander remarks, “People need more than proclamation, they need reclamation.
Continue ReadingNine Days of Shelter at River City Church
Last month, an NAB church served as a 24/7 shelter for the homeless in their city, not only saving lives but also serving as an incredible Gospel witness.
Continue ReadingAn Earthly Scandal
For many of us, we have walked with Jesus so long we forget – or, dare I say, neglect – the reality that we live inside an earthly scandal.
Continue ReadingTransformative Prayer
I have been struck most recently by the frequency with which prayers of the Old and New Testaments alike begin with a reminder of who God is.
Continue ReadingRegarding Hats…
There’s a training exercise for short-term mission teams where you’re asked to share about your ‘Hat, Home, and Heart.’
Continue ReadingEmbody Peace
The words of the psalmist pierce my soul: “But who can detect one’s own errors? Clear me from hidden faults” (Psalm 19:12).
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