Jesus Loves the Nations

Matthew 28:19 says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Jesus loves the nations, so we should too.  The Great Commission commands us to not only make disciples in Austin, but also to make disciples across our nation and world.  That isContinue reading “Jesus Loves the Nations”

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

The apostle Paul reminds us, “for we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).  The day will come where we see Jesus face-to-face.  But as for this moment in time, we do not walk by sight but rather by faith.  Our walk of faith is not a lonesome journey because the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Walking by Faith, Not by Sight”

Participating vs. Partnering

1 Corinthians 12:27, “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”  The apostle Paul explains the church can be rightly understood as one body.  We have one head, Jesus Christ, and as members of His body, we are connected to Him and to each other.  And just as God designed aContinue reading “Participating vs. Partnering”

Invest In Your Home

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24).  Jesus Christ wants every person to build a home that lasts.  This is why our church offers many life-giving ministries for families.  We want married couples to have healthy marriages,Continue reading “Invest In Your Home”

Hello From California

Greetings from California!  I am currently in southern California to meet with our church planting partners at the North American Mission Board.  As you know, part of our Light the Way generosity initiative includes a new mission’s partnership with the church planting movement that is happening in metropolitan Los Angeles.  Over the next two years,Continue reading “Hello From California”