A Prototype for Faith
An Example of Faith Abraham was told to leave what he knew best and trust that God would show him a different way. Everyone who comes to God in faith […]
Entries by Naomi
A Pilgrimage Requires Sacrifice
A Sacrifice Stepping out in faith carried its risks. Abraham had to leave everything safe and comfortable about his home in Haran. At 75 years old, he had to travel […]
The Pilgrimage of Abraham to the Promised Land
“I just want to do God’s will. And he’s allowed me to go to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the promised land! I may not get […]
Journeying with a Purpose
Pilgrim “Pilgrim” comes from the Latin peregrinum, which means “wanderer” It’s a voyage to honor God. Christian pilgrimage is ancient. Once the temple was erected in Jerusalem (ca. 957 […]
The True Pilgrimage
Misconception: a pilgrimage is a religious holiday. Pilgrims trek toward God. As we are, we come to God. We contribute our doubts, defects, crises, illnesses, curiosity, adventure, faith, thanksgiving, and […]
The Cost of Pilgrimages
“A journey becomes a pilgrimage as we discover, day by day, that the distance traveled is less important than the experience gained.” Ernest Kurtz POWER TRUTH Jesus answered, “My kingdom […]
Prophetic Pilgrimage Series
“Pilgrimage is a powerful metaphor for any journey with the purpose of finding something that matters deeply to the traveler.” Phil Cousineau POWER TRUTH Happy are those whose strength is […]
The Perfect Amphibian
Each of us was created to be unique. Being an Insider does not mean you “pretend” to be something you are not. This is not what being an amphibian is. […]
The Amphibian
This purpose is to connect with the world to win people over to follow Christ. To communicate with the world, we need to be people that other people want to […]
Christianese
Do not exclude people. When you spend enough time in church, you develop a “Christian lingo,” also known as “Christianese.” You say things that a Christian should say. There is […]
Your Gift Closes the Gap
Your Gift Bridges the Gap As Insiders, we must ask ourselves, “Are you closing the gap with your gift?” Or do you think like David? Do you sit around your […]
The Amphibian Church
“Some people have a warped idea of living the Christian life. Seeing talented, successful Christians, they attempt to imitate them. For them, the grass on the other side of the […]
