Note from the Editor: FOCUS Weekend begins March 1. As the student team prepares for a few days of intense discipleship, Grant Hoover explains the philosophy behind these events, specifically about what they can and can’t do. Discipleship is always happening, even in...
A New Perspective on My Part in God’s Mission
I thought we would be the heroes. In January, a group of five Providence members took a trip to West Asia. My expectation going into the trip was one of making an impact and setting up the church there for success. However, the Lord quickly humbled me and revealed...
Before The Commands, There Is Grace
We’ve all been there at some point. You’re a kid, and you just received a gift from someone. You rip into it, and you pull out that action figure, flashlight, or whatever it is that you wanted as a kid. Then, to your dismay, you find that the toy you received requires...