i have been following living sent and just heard your story (Jon DeWitt’s story) and was extremely moved by it. it is very inspiring for me. i was an atheist until aug 27 of 2007 and became a Christian at that time, like a light switch was turned on.
Arrows To watch the video click here Devo 29 Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates. Psalm 127:4, 5 NLT This is a scripture that warms the heart of most parents.
Lost Devo 28 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. Luke 19:10 NLT One summer day Belinda took our only vehicle, our van, and left me at home with all three of our kids. She had her doubts, but I convinced her I could take care of them.
Faith Devo 27 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 NLT Living SENT requires that we venture beyond the safety of our comfort zone. Don’t put God in a box. He is God, and you are not.
Yes Day 26 All of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ our “Amen” (which means ‘Yes’) ascends to God for his glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT You are going to be asked to go to China and India and when you are, you are to say, “Yes.” Those were the words I heard in my head as I walked out of a conference center after speaking to a group of pastors in Monterrey, Mexico. It was both confusing and exciting to hear! Where did that thought come fr…
Countryside Day 25 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:16 NLT It all started when Tom Bassford, the Live Out Director at Indian Creek Community Church, asked the right question, How can we serve you? That question launched a six year and counting ministry at Countryside Elementary School that is still growing.
Expose, Engage, Entangle Day 24 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:35 NLT Several times in the life of the church I pastor, The Indian Creek Community Church, we’ve done a project called “The Church Has Left the Building.” On a selected Sunday, we have gathered briefly and then dispersed across the city to serve. It wasn’t that we hoped to do a good deed and then break our arm patting ourselves on the back. We wanted to meet real needs and o…
Call Her Mamma Day 23 Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. Isaiah 58:7 NLT It started with a guitar and ultimately impacted South Africa. Tim Stout, a good friend of mine who plays the guitar, patterned his style after Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel fame.
Valera Day 22 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. Psalm 139:14 NLT I have a beautiful friend named Valera.
Blind Eyes Open Day 21 It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins, Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.”John 9:3 NLT Who knew that this day would change every day afterwards? Imagine what it would be like to be blind from birth.