Darryl Eyb 
I’ve struggled with depression for several years now. Words that come to mind are disorienting, numb or lethargic. Depression is never easy but I think this is especially the case as a depressed Christian. It is easy to connect depression with my spiritual life. And it is easy to feel condemned when other Christians are genuinely … Read more
Living missionally didn’t come easy for me. I struggled with it. Maybe it was because I’m an introvert. Just the thought of having to engage with people often left me feeling emotionally drained. I just didn’t believe I fit in the missional sphere. Finding Myself You know how people in their 20’s often need to … Read more
Mission doesn’t start with you. I’m sorry to bust anyone’s ego, but it isn’t your idea. You don’t own the missional patent. You don’t get the credit. God does. God Owns The Missional Patent God’s missional intention is evident in Genesis 3. Most followers of Jesus know this story. Adam and Eve are in God’s … Read more
No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im is foremost a book about discipleship. However, this doesn’t mean the book is full of tips and techniques. Instead, Daniel Im views discipleship holistically at both an individual and church-wide level. Daniel Im identifies 2 key aspects of human life. First, we tend to look for the quick fix, … Read more
What a year 2017 has been. I’m so grateful to everyone who has stopped by to check out the blog. I’ve been particularly encouraged to have journeyed with some all year as we’ve been following Jesus together. But if you stumbled on the blog recently I hope you’ve found a place where you are welcomed … Read more
As a child, our church would have the Christmas Day service inside a big tent. Why? Because the church building wasn’t big enough. Christmas is like this. It’s the time of year when we think missionally. We look for ways to serve people and invite others to church. Making Christmas Missional I was going to … Read more
The Advent Community Guide has been prepared by Saturate the World. This free resource is well worth checking out for use in your family or community to help you encounter Jesus this week. Here is the first week’s reading. Download your copy of Saturate’s Advent Community Guide free here. HOPE God’s people had been hoping for … Read more
I used to believe the month of December lasted longer than all the other months put together. I was hard-wired to look forward to Christmas Day as a child. The waiting was nearly impossible. Waiting is never easy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re waiting for Christmas, a baby to arrive, or medical results, time slows … Read more
‘Sadly, many of us aren’t gripped by the stunningly magnificent events and truths of the birth of Jesus anymore. Sadly, many of us are no longer gripped by wonder as we consider what this story tells us about the character and plan of God. Sadly, many of us are no longer humbled by what the … Read more
‘Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him!’ – Psalm 34:8 This is the third part of a series of posts looking at Lesslie Newbigin’s description of the church. For him the church was missional. She carried with her the kingdom of God and invited … Read more