by Jason Dykstra | May 29, 2026 | Growth, Story
I recently had the pleasure of hearing from some missionary friends how God has used their efforts to help many college students come to a closer knowledge of him. I worked in ministry with students for over 20 years, so I have a particular affinity for this passion,...
by Jason Dykstra | Nov 8, 2025 | Growth, Practical
I’m not perfect, and I fail. You’re not perfect, and you fail. Church leaders are not perfect, and they fail. This is never an excuse to keep failing, but it is a reality. A truth that can’t be ignored and should prompt a restoring response. As...
by Jason Dykstra | Mar 21, 2024 | Growth, Practical
We’ve all lived long enough to pick up helpful tidbits. Often these are lessons that would have kept our younger selves from making not-so-great choices. Or maybe they’re experiences granted by age that can help someone else get to where you are faster....
by Jason Dykstra | Feb 25, 2024 | Growth, Practical
Ever read one of those “See what they look like now!” celebrity web articles? Especially if the title implies they don’t look quite so good as they used to? Well I have, so this is a safe space to admit it! 🙂 Occasionally, the context can be healthy...
by Jason Dykstra | Dec 19, 2022 | Growth, Theology
Well, for those who still get one, Christmas break approaches! Enjoy if that’s you! 🙂 For many, this time of year is one of refreshment and reconsideration. As such, I wanted to offer a refreshing change in the form of a guest blog author, as he calls us to...
by Jason Dykstra | Nov 26, 2022 | Growth, Practical
And just like that, we’re in the Christmas countdown! However, in our extended family, December also brings a vastly disproportionate number of birthdays than the rest of the year. Truly, a month of concentrated, supercharged gift-giving fun! As we travel around...
