Articles for Outreach & Missions

Karen Kingsbury: Sometimes People Just Need to Be Seen

My husband and I have been in the habit of tipping generously and writing "God bless you!" on the check when we go out to eat. But one encounter with a waiter made me see that perhaps more than offering them a phrase, people need to know "you were seen" instead.

Does Blind Obedience Mean You Have More Faith?

“Because God commanded it.” This is pretty is pretty confusing, unsatisfying for me, and dangerous for the faith.

By the Way, They Will Not Listen to You!

Though preaching is hard, especially today, there is nothing more rewarding than to know that the sovereign God of the universe, has raised each of us up to preach the Gospel to a dying world, and has simply asked us to faithfully convey His truth.

11 Qualities of an Emotionally Mature Christian

It is impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.

Push, Pull, and Job Transitions in the Middle of a Pandemic

Whenever you consider a job transition, it is wise to consider “the push” and “the pull.” “The push” are reasons you possibly want out of your current role. “The pull” are reasons you are compelled by the new opportunity.

The Most Beautiful People Have Known Defeat

According to world-renowned grief expert, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, “The most beautiful people…are those who have known defeat, known suffering, struggle, and loss, and have found their way out of those depths.”

6 Marks of Healthy Sexuality

These six marks of healthy sexuality aren’t exhaustive; I’m sure there are many more, but here’s a short, non-scientific test to see how you and your spouse are doing in regards to sexual intimacy.

The 3 Big Benefits of Church Online vs Attending Church in Person

Our family normally attends Red Rocks Church here in the great state of Colorado. But, for the last few months, "attending" has been "logging in"...