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…
Knowing the Love that Surpasses Knowledge
“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through…
All Things New
As an avid gardener, spring is one of my favorite seasons. In springtime we watch as the muck and grime left by winter is washed away by cleansing rains. The rains in turn nourish fresh green sprigs of new life. This is a beautiful picture of the transformation experienced by…
Thanks for Being There
From the 2022 Spring Banquet. Used with permission.
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…
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…
(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…
Meet Jonathan, the New Outpost Director
How, how did I end up here? I mean that in a tone of gratitude and wonder. Some of you reading this already know me, and many of you do not. So, I would like to share my story of how God moved in my life and got me to…
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…
