There's a tension many of us feel but rarely name. We go to church, we read our Bibles, we sing about faith, we talk about transformation—but then Monday comes. And somehow, the inspiration fades. We find ourselves asking: Is Christianity actually real? Does it work? Does it make life better?The truth is, people today aren't primarily asking if Christianity is reasonable. They're asking if it's re...  Read More

We live in a world that promises comfort at every turn. One click delivers anything we want to our doorstep. One swipe removes discomfort from our feeds. One pill promises to eliminate pain. Our culture has trained us to believe that the good life is the comfortable life—that happiness means the absence of hardship.But what if everything we've been taught about suffering is wrong?What if the diffi...  Read More

What does it really mean to live by faith? For many of us, faith seems like a simple concept—believing that things will work out, maintaining a positive mindset, trusting that God has a plan. And while that's beautiful, there's so much more depth to genuine, biblical faith than we often realize.The book of Hebrews, particularly chapter 11, has been called the "Faith Hall of Fame" because it chroni...  Read More

What do you do when you mess up? Where do you run when shame wraps around your heart like chains? When guilt whispers that you're too broken, too dirty, too far gone?These aren't theoretical questions. They're the questions we all face in the quiet moments when we're alone with our thoughts and our failures. We long to be free from the crushing weight of shame and guilt, yet we often find ourselve...  Read More

There's something deeply unsettling about watching a plant that refuses to grow. You water it faithfully, ensure it gets adequate sunlight, and tend to it with care—yet it remains stubbornly the same size, week after week, month after month. Eventually, concern sets in. Growth, after all, is the natural evidence of life.The same principle applies to our spiritual lives. When a believer doesn't gro...  Read More

There's something about bridges that stirs both wonder and fear in the human heart. These magnificent structures span impossible distances, connecting places that were once separated by vast chasms. Some of us love them; others avoid them at all costs, preferring the safety of staying where we are rather than trusting the journey across.But what if the most important bridge you'll ever encounter i...  Read More

There's a peculiar comfort in the familiar. We settle into routines, relationships, and ways of thinking that feel safe, even when they're not necessarily best for us. Like choosing the same brand of bread week after week simply because it's what we know, we can find ourselves spiritually comfortable in places God never intended us to stay.The ancient Israelites understood this tension all too wel...  Read More

Life has a way of leaving us parched. We move from one source to another, seeking satisfaction, validation, and purpose. We scroll through social media looking for affirmation. We chase career accomplishments hoping they'll fill the void. We pursue relationships thinking they'll complete us. Yet somehow, we find ourselves returning again and again, still thirsty, still searching, still unsatisfied...  Read More

Life has a way of holding us in tension. One moment brings breakthrough, the next brings heartbreak. We receive good news in the morning and devastating news by evening. Our circumstances shift like sand beneath our feet, leaving us wondering if anything remains stable in this unpredictable world.Charles Dickens opened A Tale of Two Cities with those famous words: "It was the best of times, it was...  Read More

In a world filled with constant noise, distractions, and challenges, it's easy to find ourselves caught in cycles of negative thinking and harmful behaviors. We often try to break free through sheer willpower, only to find ourselves falling back into the same patterns time and time again. But what if the key to lasting change isn't about trying harder, but about transforming our minds?The apostle ...  Read More

We were married in May of 2012, and although we wanted to pursue missions immediately, we sensed the Lord saying "not yet".  We are so glad we listened!  God led us to become Associate Pastors/Youth Pastors at Life Chapel in Point Pleasant, NJ.  God taught us abundantly about ministry and we loved being youth pastors to some of the world's greatest students!  We also became foster parents and had ...  Read More

Hi! We are Joshua and Alina, AGWM Missionaries to Costa Rica. We are going to be planting a church in the area of Limón, Costa Rica. Limón is a province on the eastern coast of Costa Rica. It is often referred to by Costa Ricans as the "forgotten province" because of racism amoungst the people. God has given us a dream to establish a church in this area called Puerto Viejo, a coastal town where in...  Read More