What would it look like if we intentionally lived as though God is actually true to who He says He is and as though we really do get to spend eternity in heaven? Our aim is partner with others who want to see their own lives transformed by biblical truths and then to our local community and beyond.
We are wonderfully made by an ever-present God. There is something both comforting, sobering and completely scary about the majesty of God being with us. Wonderfully Made | Psalms 139 I love reading how King David processed this very reality in Psalms 139. He recognized that God knew him entirely, including his actions, thoughts and […]
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On August 31st we had the first ever weekly meeting for the Horizon Church youth group! I am so honored that the Lord called me here to help the church start this group. The group is called Six11, because it is for students in grades 6-11 (There is no 12th grade here). The group will meet
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A Masterpiece In Progress by Hannah Rico Fletcher For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them
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The Spanish Language Definitely Wasn’t My thing I never really had trouble in school except for a couple of subjects. One of those subjects was Spanish. There seemed to be a disconnect. I just couldn’t get it. I accepted that it just was not an area I was gifted in, and that was ok. Although
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Capturing hearts at kid’s club Today is Saturday! That means kid’s club at the park in Invu, a low-income neighborhood with a strong need for love that is capturing hearts. After cruising on my bike through the neighborhood, waving at familiar, smiling faces, I arrive at the park. Kids play soccer or swing, jump, and slide on the toys
Ocean’s Edge Internship Intern life at Oceans Edge Today was my first full day serving the intern life at oceans edge ministries. My name is Ashley, In the fall I studied abroad in Heredia and fell in love with Costa Rica. After returning home, I felt called to devote part of my summer to serving
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Trust Me Trust me.” A phrase we hear and say all the time. So much so that these words have lost their value to most people. The trouble comes when we translate this lack of trust in people, to a lack of trust in the Lord. I think a lot of trust issues with the
Joy in Jaco Hello, my name is Emily and I am here in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica on a short term mission trip. I am really enjoying my time here so far! I’ve been amazed by all the joy in Jaco. Even though living conditions are rough and the town of Jaco is struggling with
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Why Don’t We Praise God More? Praise God? For some, the idea of worshiping God brings up questions of His worthiness or even existence. For me this is not the case, God has proven Himself as praiseworthy and deserving of all that I am and all that I have. I have found His love to
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Satan’s Agenda | Ocean’s Edge Lifestyle By Melissa New | Ocean’s Edge Intern Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone would just tell the truth? If the Devil didn’t have an agenda? Unfortunately, he does and Satan’s Agenda is to do anything that opposes God (1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 11:3, John 8:44). I have been
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