Faith

Words by Dustin Murray | Image by Blakeney Clouse Tucked away in the modern-day country of Jordan, the Fortress of Machaerus once towered above the Dead Sea. First-century historian Josephus, in Antiquities of the Jews (18.117-119), notes this as the site of John the Baptist’s imprisonment and execution under Herod Antipas. One can still ascend

“God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth shakes.” – Psalm 46:1-2

“For me, the opportunity to go back and serve where so many people had invested in me was special.” – Phillip Walker

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

Words by Al Blanton | Image by Ryan McGill For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who are watching it will begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This

It is important to remember that Jesus walked on the water toward his disciples during the storm, not after it subsided (Matthew 14:29-32).

Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Al Blanton A stroke. Cancer. COVID. Heart attack. Murder. War. Divorce. Hate. Death. All of these are gut-wrenching reminders that we are not in Heaven. You might say that’s obvious, but is it? Beyond a shadow of a doubt, I am convinced that people plant themselves in this

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” – Matthew 6:34