By Michael Cline The voices of the ancients have something to teach us. It can be refreshing to delve into history to learn something new, which isn’t new at all. This is a look at an old church father who expresses an idea central to Wrecked – faith is nothing without action. Joel Osteen preaches … Continue reading John Chrysostom: A mouth of gold
By Carole Turner When I was four years old we moved into a new house. My sister was at kindergarten and my brother was only an infant. I was tired of playing in the yard by myself so I went inside and I told my Grandma. She said “well go walk down the street and … Continue reading No Fear?
By Marissa Vignola I am beginning to see that ministry can not exist apart from intimacy with Christ. You see, ministry should happen out of the outpouring of our relationship with Christ. John 15:8 says: “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” Many people mistake … Continue reading Abiding
By Scott Molgard I stood in line, absentmindedly people-watching and enjoying the air-conditioning. The large room we were in had all the bustle and efficiency of any department of motor vehicles, and I have learned it is best to assume a form of learned helplessness, a vacant look with a sheepish smile, and a please-and-thank-you … Continue reading The Scarred Face of Jesus
By Chris Telfer This is a simple story of grace. Emilio lost his wife just three days after we were able to share the Gospel with her in April. By God’s grace, she accepted and now dwells with Jesus. It changed our lives and the life of Emilio. Here is his story: Continue reading Emilio
By Jenny Willis The more time I spend talking with the girls here in Thailand, the more evident it becomes that there is a poverty of love. I always thought lust was about meeting a physical need that wasn’t easily satisfied, but I’m beginning to see that it’s about something much deeper. It’s a lack … Continue reading Husbands and Lovers
By Josh Kaufman-Horner I’ve always wondered what Jesus said to Zacchaeus during their visit recorded in Luke 19. Whatever it was must have been good, because Zacchaeus got excited. Look Lord, he said, half my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything I will pay back four times … Continue reading Generation Z: A Confession
By Stephanie Pridgen I hope one day to travel the world sharing the message of Christ with those who have not heard. Its been a dream of mine for years. My passport lies blank just begging to be used. Books of different countries lay stacked on a shelf in my bedroom. CDs boasting learn such-and-such … Continue reading Reaching the Nations Thru Prayer
By Cliff Rivera Like a moth to a flame burned beside a bonfire My love is a sweaty bandanna red with desire For organic acres of planteyn plantations Simple yet complex like a wise and lovely Lola Who listens to us talk on the casa phone of Grandad Better late than never Better now than … Continue reading My Golden Moth
By Bethany Mahan How does one live out a counter-culture in their every day mundane? My grateful list for the day: -Im grateful for having to wait for the good stuff -The maddening experience of not being in control, especially when I long to know whether or not good things are coming, because it might … Continue reading Counter-Mundane