A disillusioning conference. A forgotten testimony. A quiet, holy fulfillment years later. This is the story of how God redeemed a calling in music—not through fame or industry success, but through presence, community, and Spirit-filled creativity. And it’s still happening.
1208 Greenwood Church presents four original Christmas songs that beautifully reflect the story of Christ’s birth through heartfelt lyrics and melodies. Each song offers a unique perspective inspired by Scripture, weaving together the voices of Mary, the prophecies, and the hope of salvation. Featuring: Experience these spirit-filled songs as they bring the Christmas story to…
To bring about the Kingdom of Heaven, we must do it the Jesus way, which feels foreign to us. In the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7), the greatest message ever preached, Jesus gave us a glimpse of what Heaven looks like lived out on earth. Heavenly people are poor in spirit. They mourn. They’re…
Bible Scholar Matthew Bates has found that, pistis, the Greek word for faith, has a myriad of implications, “such as reliability, confidence, assurance, fidelity, faithfulness, commitment, and pledged loyalty.” With this in mind, the English word faith—which many hear as “belief”—simply doesn’t do a good job of encapsulating everything that pistis implies. Bates proposes that…
One day we will all find ourselves caught up before God’s throne, surrounded by his heavenly family with the divine council in session. At that moment, Jesus will separate all humanity around a distinction that is very important to him: Did we care for the poor among us? If the answer is yes, we will…
Jesus knew his death was coming for some time. He had come for his own and his own rejected him at every turn. As it ended up, nothing had changed. Isaiah might be accepted as a prophet by Jesus’ generation, but despite the amazing supernatural gifts he displayed, Jesus would not be heeded in his…
NEW EPISODE: In the chaos of the first Christmas, Mary and Joseph faced overwhelming challenges—unexpected journeys, divine interruptions, and unimaginable responsibilities. Yet, in the midst of it all, they found joy by following the signs and wonders God placed before them. In this episode, we explore how their story invites us to trust in God’s…
The prophets of the Bible called it “visions.” Christians throughout the centuries have referred to it as “imaginative prayer.” I call it “dreamscaping,” because this practice invites the Holy Spirit to create a landscape for us to meet with him in a daydream. In my new dreamscaping journal, you can document up to 100 encounters…
Jamin Bradley 