Oz & Tov : Discovering God’s Goodness on our “Yellow Brick Roads”
Way back in a different era, one well before streaming and even before the ability to rent individual movies, you just had to wait for something to play, whether on TV or in the theatre. I still remember throughout my boyhood waiting for the one time a year that The Wizard of Oz would come…
Scattering Seeds: A Glimpse into Our Past, Present, and Future
Scatter is evolving. We are leaning into the changes in our world, challenging existing assumptions, and holding fast to our deeply held convictions. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are brand new to this collective, we believe it’s time to share Scatter’s journey. We invite you to join us in reflecting on where…
Sabbath & “Stretchy-Leggers”
In the fall of 2020, my husband and I packed our life into a couple of suitcases and moved from America to England for his year-long graduate program. Moving to a new country in the first year of the Covid pandemic wasn’t the best timing, as we soon found ourselves in a lengthy lock-down with…
Growing in Christ: A Look at the Spiritual Disciplines
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him” (Colossians 2:6, ESV). All believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior should seek to grown not only in their knowledge of Christ and His Word but also in living out their Christian life in the reality of living. This mandate from Paul…
Now & Not Yet: Bringing “Homeness” As We Wait For Home
“But, according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness truly resides” (2 Peter 3:13) Home. What images come to your mind? For me, without fail, I envision my boyhood home in rural Cordele, Ga. Situated on acreage with a fishing pond, woods and a large yard,…
God is using your “mundane” work to do the miraculous—just like Joseph
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me….I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you….But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. (Genesis 45:4-5, 7)
Here’s What The ‘Unabridged Gospel’ Means for Your Work Today
Written by Jordan Raynor And they will reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 22:5) The good news of the gospel is not just that I get to go to heaven when I die but that I get to partner with God in revealing heaven on earth until I die. But make no mistake: God alone will finish that work…
God Doesn’t Miss Deadlines: Thoughts on Productivity
Written by Abby Worland, Denver Institute | Have you ever gotten to the end of the day, looked at your to-do list, and realized you may have been more than a little optimistic when you wrote it that morning? Where does the time go? Why is it so hard to actually get things done?
How Mary’s Perfume Frees you from the Tyranny of Utility
…a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor….Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (John 12:2-3)
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SCATTER STORIES: Creating Kingdom Flourishing as a Coach in the Middle East
Adriana’s Story In a quiet, glass-walled office, people take time out of their busy days to sit with Adriana*, sharing their hearts and their struggles and working together to develop a path forward. “All of them are from least-reached nations, so it’s beautiful to be in a position of influence,” Adriana said. Working in the…