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6 Keys to Staying Vibrant and Fruitful for the Lord
Lessons from Hebrews 5–6 Have you ever noticed how easy it is to drift spiritually when life feels comfortable or when things are going well? The author of Hebrews observed exactly that in his audience. After years of peace—perhaps post-persecution, post-temple destruction—the believers had grown dull of hearing. They ought to have been teachers, but they needed milk again instead of solid food ( Hebrews 5:11–14 ). Comfort, it seems, had dulled their spiritual senses. The goo
Jesse Schreck
2 hours ago5 min read
Fulfill Your Ministry
Watch Out for the Deviations And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.” - Colossians 4:17 (ESV) At the closing of Paul’s letter to the believers in Colossae, he sends a message to his “fellow soldier” [1] . We don’t know a lot about this man, but we do know, since Paul refers to him as a fellow soldier of the Lord, that he was living actively for the glory and honor of Christ. He wasn’t, in other words, comfortable on the si
Jesse Schreck
Jan 137 min read
The Shocking Truth About Modern Mission Agencies in Europe
Discover the shocking reality of modern mission agencies in Europe: unrealistic claims of rapid church planting clash with biblical truth and on-the-ground challenges in post-Christian contexts. Explore pragmatic shortcuts, theological pitfalls, and the call for long-term, faithful missions.
Jesse Schreck
Dec 17, 20258 min read
Wise In Their Own Eyes
Proverbs 26:12 warns of those wise in their own eyes—unbelievers blinded by pride, suppressing God’s truth. This devotional explores their self-deception, the supernatural work of evangelism, and the hope found in proclaiming Christ. Ends with a prayer for courage to share the Gospel boldly.
Jesse Schreck
Oct 29, 20253 min read
Discerning Truth in a World of Deception
Explore the biblical truth about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the gospel in a world filled with deception. This post contrasts the true Savior with false versions, exposes counterfeit gospels, and calls Christians to discernment through Scripture to stand firm against Satan's lies.
Jesse Schreck
Sep 24, 202511 min read
Strengthened by Grace: A Missionary’s Call to Persevere
You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus. - 2 Timothy 2:1 In his second letter to Timothy, Paul writes with the tender affection of a father to his son, urging him to stand firm in his God-given calling. Having recounted in chapter one how some abandoned him in his imprisonment while others, like Onesiphorus, went out of their way to refresh him, Paul now turns to Timothy with a charge: be strengthened to carry the gospel forward, to plant and
Jesse Schreck
Jul 17, 20257 min read
