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Why Obedience to God Can Be Hard – And How to Respond

Why Obedience to God Can Be Hard – And How to Respond

Nick Sandusky Feb 9, 2025 3 min read

We often hear that obedience to God is simple: just do what He says. But anyone who has tried knows it’s rarely that easy. From Jonah to Moses, Gideon, Peter, and even Samuel, the Bible is full of people who…

Being Salt and Light: Meeting Real Needs in Our Community

Being Salt and Light: Meeting Real Needs in Our Community

Brett Kirk Feb 7, 2025 3 min read

Jesus calls His followers to be salt and light—to influence the world for good and shine hope into places of darkness. But what does that look like practically? How can we, as individuals and as a church, live that out…

When the World Says, “Oh No… the Christians Are Coming”

When the World Says, “Oh No… the Christians Are Coming”

Brett Kirk Feb 7, 2025 3 min read

What if Christians were known as people of joy, hope, and healing—but instead the reaction is often more like, “Uh oh… here come the Christians.” Why is that? And how do we change it? In the podcast conversation above, this…

Meeting Needs Like Jesus: Why the Gospel Is Both Bread and Living Water

Meeting Needs Like Jesus: Why the Gospel Is Both Bread and Living Water

Brett Kirk Feb 7, 2025 3 min read

If the church wants to reach people like Jesus did, we can’t choose between spiritual ministry and practical compassion. We need both. Real transformation happens when the gospel is spoken with truth and demonstrated with love. The early church didn’t…

Salt. Light. Two Simple Words. One World-Changing Mission.

Salt. Light. Two Simple Words. One World-Changing Mission.

Brett Kirk Feb 7, 2025 3 min read

In Matthew 5, Jesus hands His followers two metaphors that define who we are and what we’re here to do: salt and light. They’re simple images—but they carry a powerful assignment. These aren’t decorative labels. They’re active identities. They tell…