What does it mean to have “radical faith?” I’ve been thinking about this question for a few months since I was was challenged by these words in Crazy Love by Francis Chan: “God wants us to trust Him with abandon. [MORE]
Sometimes the realities of God’s Kingdom are easy to spot, like when God does something big. But other times, the Kingdom is more subtle — at least until God opens your eyes to realize how He is masterfully bringing many small pieces together for a larger purpose. I realized this truth a few days ago during the largest video production I’ve ever done with GMO. Driving home weary after the first of our two production days, it struck me how this was an ?incredible example of God’s Kingdom in action.
Let’s be honest: there’s something about “obedience” that doesn’t sound like fun — nor does it seem like “good marketing” for our cause. At least on the surface. We are called to live and proclaim God’s reality — an eternal kingdom of joyful relationship — which is far better and desirable than the sin-warped reality into which we’re born. The invitation to follow Jesus is an invitation to enter into His reality. The Great Commission mandate of “teaching them to obey everything I’ve commanded” is about helping others enter and mature in Jesus’ reality; His priorities, perceptions, power, and practices becoming those of His followers.
I’m continually amazed by the stories I hear about the volunteer Online Missionaries who help answer emails from seekers and new believers around the world. These volunteers range from college students to retirees, homemakers to businesspersons. Some have been using [MORE]
