In the midst of so much change and having everything shut down for a time during this recent COVID-19 outbreak, I’m actually not that perturbed. I know the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He’s in control. More than that, I know He knows, and I can…
Reflecting the Father: the Challenge of Becoming Doers of the Word
For New Year’s this year, I went to a formal dinner with friends. Normally I don’t wear ties when dressing up, but this time, I decided I would. I learned how to tie one several years ago and thought I would still remember, but I stood in front of the…
Encounter, Community, and Perseverance
I first came to Outpost as the volunteer Media Director years ago. I recently went back through some of the video footage that I shot in those early days. It brought me tears. It was so unexpected, but I was confronted with literal evidence of dear brothers and sisters who…
(Re)Introducing TCJHOP’s New Head Pastor, Dan P.
We would like to welcome Dan P. as the Head Pastor of TCJHOP! While many of you have known Dan for years, we thought this would be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know Dan even better (or for the first time). Dan has a Bachelor of Arts…
Merry Christmas!
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;And the government will be on His Shoulder.And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.- Isaiah 9:6 – A Christmas Letter From Our New Outpost Director I really love the holidays. This…
Generosity + Joy: A Reflection on Matthew 6
Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in…
Small Groups and the Impact of Community: A Living Waters Testimony
A new Living Waters group begins October 3rd at Outpost Ministries. Living Waters is a 21-week Christ-centered program for those seeking healing and freedom from sexual abuse, sexual addiction, unforgiveness, fear, shame, insecurity, unwanted same-sex attractions and other relational brokenness. While that is a good high-level overview, the best way…
Do Not Give Up: When the Good Old Days Seem Better Than Another Day of Manna
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 So you wanna go back to Egypt Where it’s warm and secure Are you sorry you bought the one way ticket When you thought you were…
HOPE2019 Conference: A Reflection
I stand amazed at the relentless way that God meets us in our need. He met me in a profound way at the Restored Hope Network conference HOPE2019 this past weekend. I didn’t expect it; in fact, I expected my responsibilities to naturally exclude me from times of ministry and…
The Power of the Cross
Recently, I have experienced difficult circumstances and losses that have left me reeling. Life has been so unpredictable and painful, and the challenges just keep coming. This has made me think about how we navigate this world as broken, sinful human beings, who so badly need a savior, a comforter,…
