In Jesus’ final prayer before His arrest, He intercedes on the behalf of His followers — that’s us! — praying that we would be one just as He is one with the Father. The unity of the body of Christ is crucial to our witness, but that doesn’t mean we agree on every theological issue or tradition. Our unity ultimately comes from our unity with God.
As Jesus continues his prayer in John 17:6-19, we find a message specifically for His disciples. Here, Jesus encourages His early followers that they belong to God, to one another, and in the world but not of the world. Listen as Pastor Brent explores the power this exhortation still holds for Christ’s people today.
As Jesus turns from teaching to prayer in John 17, we see the defining moment of His mission unfold. The hour has come—everything in history has led to this point. Jesus’ life, prophecy, and God’s redemptive plan all converge as He prepares for the cross. But instead of seeking escape, he asks for one thing: glory—not through power, but through sacrifice.
Jesus is on the move in Anandnagar, a village of 84 people in India, and we’d love to be a part of it! Right now, 25 believers are in need of a space to worship and preach the gospel. In partnership with Vishwa Vani, we hope to raise $10,000 in order to build a church in Anandnagar. Would you consider joining us in prayer and giving to see God continue to move among these people? If you’d like to give,…
Congratulations! You did it! Even if you didn’t make all 28 days, even if you had to start the fast every Monday because the weekends were just too long without checking Instagram, even if you found your attention diverted to a different form of technology, the past 28 days gave us time to pause and rethink how we interact with our technology. For me, every time I pick up my phone to search for something online, I still think, do…
We are fast approaching the end of our digital fast: 28 days of a new approach to our technology, social media, and digital entertainment. One of the big questions we are faced with is what now? Do you jump right back into where you were before we started? Or do you find new rhythms or habits to help keep a healthier relationship with your device and technology? The goal was never to deprive ourselves for the sake of deprivation. It…