Posts by Charlie Hogstad

We desire evangelistic results without the accompanying suffering and persecution. But it's through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. Our fears being realized forces us to trust in God who will sustain and empower us in his kingdom expansion....

Fear forces us to trust in the Lord as we call others to do the same....

People are easily offended. And we have believed and seek to communicate the Good News that offends in the deepest of ways. What hope do we have?...

It’s when your inner publicist consults with your inner defense lawyer to concoct and justify a false reality meant to get people off the scent....

Thinking about the battle we wage against the spiritual forces of darkness and evil in the heavenly places, we need to talk about no condemnation. We need to talk about the payment being made in Christ’s blood. But we also need to talk about freedom from sin’s dominion and the ability in Christ to walk in newness of life....

On Saturday, April 23rd, many of our current and future MC Leaders gathered together for specific training related to how we help and encourage those among us in need of care.  This post is a brief recap of what was discussed and how it will impact our body going forward....