Beilharz’s case for intergenerational ministry, which offers concrete strategies for meaningful integration of children into the broader faith community—an area where many of our churches have room to grow. I’ve had the privilege of visiting many churches and talking to them about their youth and children’s ministry. In some places, there are full-time staff members... Continue Reading

Are there areas in your life that hinder your growth in the things of God? Has the Word of God instructed you to remedy a specific aspect of your life, yet you sit idle, making no progress in spiritual things? If so, be prepared, for if you are a true child of God who is... Continue Reading

If Escalante believes Jesus is okay with his billions, I urge him to think again. How different is Jesus’ approach? Jesus isn’t utilitarian. He counted the cost. He chose sacrifice, even atonement for the sins of many. Jesus didn’t exploit the poor, he gave his life as a ransom for many.   ‘What good is it... Continue Reading

While many cancer patients are restricted from physical exercise, even walking, they can look out the window. But there is more: “Watch birds and then consider what the Father does for them.” Birds have food from God. Will God feed us and provide for us?   Do you ever worry? Are you ever anxious? Sadly,... Continue Reading

God’s Word lists both appropriate clothing and style that never go passé, are never immodest, and are never out of style for his children.  In fact, it’s what we should wear everywhere we go, suitable for any occasion, and for all times. That clothing and style is displayed in Colossians 3: 12-14: “Therefore, as God’s... Continue Reading

Bearing fruit in every good work growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light. Can you see the four ways... Continue Reading

Discover how biblical pruning principles transform leadership at CABU. Learn why courageous evaluation isn’t just organizational maintenance—it’s an act of love that cultivates authentic discipleship and creates space for God’s mission to flourish in Africa.   In John 15:1-8, Jesus provides a powerful metaphor of God as the master gardener, carefully tending to His vineyard.... Continue Reading

My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, Have given a pledge for a stranger, If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth, Do this then, my son, and deliver yourself; Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor,... Continue Reading

God had designed the Abrahamic covenant to find its fulfillment in Christ, and the rest of the Old Testament charts the path that God took to reach that goal—namely, Jesus Christ.   If you’ve studied the principles of Bible interpretation, you know “allegory” is a bad word. Allegory is a way of reading a text... Continue Reading

Obedience leads to freedom from sin, and the first step of faith is to change your direction and face him, look to him, and ask him to help you keep walking forward. One step can lead to a life-changing pivot in a new direction.   A question we get asked fairly often here at Harvest... Continue Reading