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…
WHY DOES GOD ALLOW THE CORONAVIRUS? 4 CHRISTIAN INSIGHTS
Dr. Sean McDowell is one of the keynote speakers at the Restored Hope Network HOPE2020 Conference in June. This year, they have moved the conference online and renamed it HOPE 2.0. Since that makes this conference more accessible, we hope this blog post will pique your interest to check out…
From the Director: Change and God’s Charge to Rest
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…
From The Director
Sometimes the Bible can be pretty quirky. That might sound weird coming from a pastor, but before you grab the torches and pitchforks, hear me out. There’s a very short story in 2 Kings 6:1-7. The prophet Elijah is with a couple men doing some log-cutting. One of the guys…
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…
