Justin Linscheid

If you throw a ball into the air, you already know what will happen next. It may soar for a moment, but eventually gravity pulls it back down. That pull… Continue Reading Defying Gravity

“Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, ‘Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well’—but then you don’t… Continue Reading Faith in Action

In The Volunteer’s Guide to KidMin: Your Role and Its Eternal Impact, I read a few lines that stood out to me: “Even if your only responsibility on Sunday mornings is… Continue Reading Ordinary Acts of Love

In a recent conversation about how we cultivate a life of prayer, two friends shared how adversity had shaped their own journeys. One spoke of the loss of her spouse,… Continue Reading Cultivating a Life of Prayer

In Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, we find a church that has been through relational strain. Someone had caused deep pain, disrupted the community, and likely stood against Paul’s… Continue Reading The Welcome After the Wound

Psalm 40:17, “But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not… Continue Reading Bad News, Good News

Romans 5:8 (NLT) “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” As Christians, we are called to stand… Continue Reading Firm Center, Soft Edges

A teacher I know named Clint recently recounted an experience he had as a student that left a lasting impression. One day, Clint and another student named Danny were unexpectedly… Continue Reading Even If I’m The Only One

Philippians 3:14, “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” When our lives are… Continue Reading Not the End, Just the Beginning

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage… Continue Reading Hebrews 10: 24–25

1 Corinthians 2:1-2, “When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. For I decided… Continue Reading Nothing but Jesus

When I was a kid, I remember asking my parents a strange question: “If someone offered you a million dollars for me, would you take it?” They immediately said, “No.”… Continue Reading You are priceless