“But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” Numbers 14:24, ESV, emphasis added In our continuing series of “This is Outpost,” I’ve been granted the privilege to tell…
The Gift of Noticing (& an Auction Update)
Dear friends, Fall has always been my favorite season. Maybe it’s the coziness of the clothes, maybe the beauty of the leaves, maybe the apple cider and pie, maybe the start of school. Whatever the reason, I can manage the heat of a Minnesota August by remembering that soon September…
A New Creation
This article originally appeared on CHANGED Movement’s Love & Culture blog in April 2022. used with permission. “From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in…
Celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Bread of Life!
For the Bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. Jesus said to them, “I am the Bread of Life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst” – John 6:33, 35 – But in…
How Do I Live Out My Faith? How Should We Respond? Letters from Outpost Outpost News Uncategorized
Give to the Max Day!
Dear Friends, November is arriving, and with it comes chilly air, holiday gatherings, and our annual invitation for you to join us for Give to the Max Day. As many of you are aware, Give to the Max Day is specifically set aside in Minnesota for financially supporting local non-profit…
A Summer Ministry Update from Joshua Fellowship
Dear Friends and Family, I think it’s safe to say summer is officially over. I know fall isn’t everyone’s favorite, but personally, I love this harvest season. Looking back, this has been a whirlwind of a summer for me. I graduated from seminary, celebrated my one-year wedding anniversary, and witnessed…
A Living Waters Update
Dear Friends and Family, In John 4, Jesus interacts with a Samaritan woman and reveals Himself as the long-awaited Messiah. Jesus draws the woman into conversation by telling her about the “living water” He offers. “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I…
A Joshua Fellowship Update
Dear Friends and Family, Do we really want what we say we want? The story of Joshua in the Old Testament seems to ask this question. He is introduced, alongside Caleb, as one who encouraged Israel to go and take the promised land—despite what looked like insurmountable danger. Yet, that…
When Temples Topple: God’s Unexpected Blueprint for Community
I do not believe God allows things to happen arbitrarily. He knew this pandemic would happen and disrupt our old normal way of doing church. Instead of trying to go back to the “former glory” or mourning its loss like the repatriated Israelites, we should recognize that we are moving from one kind of glory to another. God has something greater in mind.
And Now a Word From Some of Our Volunteers!
Editor’s Note: In this issue, you’ll be hearing from one volunteer leader and two summer interns. We hope their stories encourage you and give you a little insight into the hearts of some of our volunteers here at Outpost. From David G. I came to Outpost knowing I needed help…
