Is the church in America asleep? Are we too eager to “run home and watch Netflix” rather than engage the lost in our own communities? In this extended interview, Jennie meets with “Pastor X,” a Western man married to a former radical Muslim who now, together, disciple believers in the Middle East. They are witnesses to, and part of, the underground church of the East that sparked the fastest movement of Christianity in the world—and it’s coming to America. Are we ready? Are we willing to join them?

Ryan van KuikApril 20, 2021Comment

Taking A Posture of Service

Many of us have varying responses to not only COVID but the handling of it by others. While some speak critically, others face crippling anxiety. While some are very verbal about opinions and preferences, others quietly do their best to survive the heightened stress of life these days.

Ryan van KuikApril 13, 2021 Comment

Seeing Beyond Today to Eternity

We work up to Easter, celebrating, rejoicing in the reality of resurrection and new life. But what comes after? This week feels somewhat like a Monday morning to me - where we enjoy our weekend but then are a little unmotivated to go back to the week’s routine. Following Easter Sunday, it feels somewhat like a low after the high.

Ryan van KuikApril 7, 2021Comment

Celebrating Resurrection

As God’s creation will show us more and more over the next weeks, we are more alive than we humanly understand; in Christ, we are brimming with life and colour and potential. But we continue on a journey of allowing our new life in Christ to truly break through and shine in our lives.

Ryan van KuikMarch 30, 2021Comment

Learning to Trust

Do we really trust God in His sovereign care and sustaining work? Do we really trust God to personally walk with us, carrying us when we can no longer carry ourselves? We are His! We are His sheep – with whom He makes Himself personally available to.

Ryan van KuikMarch 16, 2021Comment

Consistent in Faith

So often we focus on what we have lost rather than what we have. That’s what drew me to this image. It pictures a lady who while persecuted for her faith is joyful. Her expression reveals a contentment in Christ; despite her circumstances, she is drawn to Christ Himself.

Ryan van KuikMarch 9, 2021Comment

Considering Baptism

Just as a wedding is a public expression of marriage vows, baptism is our public expression of our faith. Putting our faith in Christ is intensely personal as we submit our lives to Him, but we are called to live our faith out publicly and in community.

Ryan van KuikMarch 2, 2021Comment

Where is rest?

If you are like me, you are feeling tired … tired of COVID, tired of winter, tired of various aspects of our lives. So we choose to turn to the Lord who never tires.

Ryan van KuikFebruary 23, 2021Comment

Ash Wednesday

With Ash Wednesday (February 17th), we enter the Christian season of Lent. Believe it or not, we are already in the season of preparation for Easter – not because you can now see Easter chocolate and rabbits in stores but because Lent is the season for readying ourselves to celebrate Easter / to celebrate resurrection.

Ryan van KuikFebruary 16, 2021Comment

Mid-Week Connection