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Warriors and Gardeners

In our carnal nature, we see the gardener’s efforts as less powerful or impactful than the efforts of a soldier. But then we look at our Jesus, sleeping in the boat on a sea full of storms, perfectly at peace. His peace might even offend those of us who’ve been spinning our wheels. His own people did not recognize Him as Messiah, because they wanted Him to come as a warrior, but He came as a servant. The strongest human to ever walk the planet waged war in very different ways than we expected Him to.

PERSEVERANCE, DISCIPLESHIPAutumn CrewJune 10, 2022jesus, bible

I Write to You Fathers... (and Mothers)

One of the many paradoxes of following Jesus is that we gain access to eternal life, yet we are also subject to trials and tribulations as He conforms us into His image. Why does Jesus do this to His people? How do we walk this road, yet keep our hearts tender and unoffended? “Blessed is the one who is not offended by Me.”

Undying Holy Affection

He does not relent, continuing to insist upon our full fervency and entire devotion, irrespective of what unfolds in our lives. To demand less would not be love. This is not His being unreasonable. No, it’s simply His being unwilling to deny us our full inheritance and His full inheritance in us. We were made for wholehearted love, and He refuses to relent in establishing that in us.

PREPARATION, PERSEVERANCEFAIMay 20, 2022Jesus, Maranatha, Dalton Thomas, FAI, FAI Mission, Dana Candler, IHOPKC

The Hurrahs of Heaven

In an era of “love growing cold,” it is easy to feel discouraged, isolated, and fatigued. But consider that in the heavens there is not only a great cloud of witnesses but Jesus Himself watching and cheering on His bride as she lives out her earthly journey. We are not alone, and we will be victorious—if we don’t give up.

PERSEVERANCERose-Marie SlosekMay 13, 2022Jesus, Maranatha, Dalton Thomas, FAI, FAI Mission

Mysteries of Mercy

One day, Yahweh, the one true God, is going to make everything right. Until then, I dare you to steward the mysteries of Him we can’t comprehend at the same time as you trust Him. Until then, don’t waste time wondering whether or not His mercy is enough to fill oceans. It’s far greater than that.

PERSEVERANCE, DISCIPLESHIPAutumn CrewMarch 11, 2022jesus, bible

Serving Under Heathen Kings

Many of us know what it’s like to be placed under some type of authority we don’t agree with. Be it a president, boss, director, any kind of superior— there’s no sugarcoating how difficult it is to sit under bad leadership. As followers of Jesus, we can have a different approach to this issue than that of the world; because we have hope in a King far more powerful than earthly leaders. Scripture has some fairly surprising instruction—and examples— for us when we’re in these situations.

PERSEVERANCE, DISCIPLESHIPAutumn CrewFebruary 11, 2022pandemic, church, protest, america, usa, canada, jesus, bible

Don't Waste Your Wilderness (Part II)

Wilderness is uncharted territory, lack of direction—and lack in general. Whatever it is, you have the amazing opportunity to meet with Him there, and this mysterious opportunity only exists for a short window of time. The desert season is not just a time to endure scorching, it’s a time to look to the skies and watch manna fall. If you don’t see anything, go again in the morning and check the ground. And again, and again, every day until you’ve found what He wants to give you.

PERSEVERANCEAutumn CrewNovember 19, 2021Jesus

Courage, Cowardice, and Cost: The Law of Christ & the More Excellent Way (A New EP from FAI)

"Costly," the third and final single in Stephanie Quick's 'the costly ep,' dropped this week. In this article, she explores perhaps the deepest depths of Scripture, what the apostles knew as "the law of Christ," and discusses the formative convictions that birthed "Galilee," "Costly," and "Redwood." The EP is now available on all platforms.

THE HOMEFRONT: For the Maturity of the Church Until He Returns

Jesse McCaleb, Director of the FAI Homefront, tells us why the Great Commission will not be fulfilled if it is on the back burner of the “to-do” list of the Church. “It will only be accomplished when believers, on both fronts, allow their everyday lives to be disturbed by the task of the Great Commission and when the Church is moved by the promise given for the task’s completion.” How do we pursue this?

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