When it comes to living a Kingdom Adventure, most of us underestimate how much actually counts.We think “real” mission is somewhere else, sometime later, done by someone more qualified, and that “real...  Read More

Over the years, I’ve learned that disciple-making in the way of Jesus isn’t about telling people what to do - it’s about helping them learn to see. The goal isn’t to fill people with information, but ...  Read More

“Then He said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” — Luke 9:23 (NIV)I read this verse a couple of times and wondered just w...  Read More

The most important thing about us is what we think and believe about Jesus. If we have a “low” view of Jesus, we are prone to wander and believe the things of this world are better than what He offers...  Read More

First-century discipleship had a clear process. Students would seek out a rabbi, hoping to be chosen. Only the brightest and most promising were invited to follow. It was a system built on merit and s...  Read More

“Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Hea...  Read More

At Restoration Church, we dream of our family of missionaries living life centered in Jesus and experiencing intimacy with God.But here's the thing: knowing about God isn’t the same as truly knowing H...  Read More

Have you ever thought about how praying can change not just your day but your entire life? Over the last few years, a mentor of mine who is deeply influenced by Hans Urs von Balthasar, a thinker who s...  Read More

I heard a professor discussing missions, and he said to his class:“Who you eat with is who you humanize.”He continued by pointing out the lunch tables in middle school and high school as prime example...  Read More

"I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33“Breakthrough” by Red Rocks Worship, says it ...  Read More

Everyday Living for God’s GloryHave you ever thought about how our everyday life can shine a spotlight on God's Kingdom? It's not just about the big, once-in-a-lifetime events or Sunday mornings. It's...  Read More

I still write a good bit of handwritten correspondence, and after the initial greeting, I typically follow with something like, “I hope this note finds you and yours doing well.” Or “I hope this gazet...  Read More