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Dispatch No. 23: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail, and What the Bible Says About Change
Every new year, millions of people make resolutions. To lose weight, save money, read more, travel often. Yet by February, most of these commitments have faded. Why? Because many resolutions are rooted in willpower rather than in worship. As believers, we have an opportunity to approach the new year differently not as a self-improvement project,… Continue reading
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Dispatch No. 14: Antioch – Ancient Lessons for Today’s Envoys
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to settle into comfort? We love routines – our favorite coffee shop, our circle of friends, our weekend rhythm. Comfort feels safe. But here’s the thing: comfort rarely produces movement. And movement is what the gospel demands. Imagine this: You’re part of a thriving church in Jerusalem.… Continue reading
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Dispatch No. 7: The Good… and Urgent News!
Have you ever had news so good you couldn’t wait to share it? Maybe it was a job offer you didn’t expect, a pregnancy announcement, or your team finally making it to the playoffs. You pick up your phone, call your closest people, post it online, maybe even shout it from the rooftops. Because when… Continue reading
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Dispatch No. 5: Holy Hunger – The Power of Desperation in the Pursuit of God
Dear Envoy, Have you noticed how quiet the hunger has become? Not physical hunger but spiritual hunger. The kind that drives us to our knees. The kind that wakes us in the night with a longing for God’s presence. The kind that says, “I can’t live without You.” We’ve all had moments of desperation. Desperation… Continue reading
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Dispatch No. 2: The Privilege of Bearing the Burden of Evangelism
For many envoys of Christ, the word evangelism stirs up a complicated mix of emotions—guilt, anxiety, pressure, even dread. We know it’s part of our calling, yet we often treat it like a chore, something we “should” do but rarely feel excited about. We hesitate. We delay. Sometimes, we avoid it altogether. But perhaps we’ve… Continue reading
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Dispatch No. 1: Flicker or Floodlight? You Choose
Envoy, have you ever found yourself dimming your light? Not because you’ve lost faith but because the moment felt too uncomfortable, too costly, too uncertain. Maybe you’ve felt the tension: the desire to shine for Christ, but the temptation to flick the light off when the world feels too dark or too loud. We live… Continue reading