Every year around late winter, I start noticing the same questions pop up: “What is Lent again?” “Am I supposed to give up chocolate?” “Does this still count if I already broke it on day three?” I’ll be honest. For a long...
We use the word love for almost everything. I love my family. I love my friends. I love coffee. I love a good Netflix series. But when I slow down and really think about it, those loves don’t all mean the same thing, even though we use the same word for each of...
We can all agree that some people are difficult to love, and sometimes life can dull our feelings for those we have loved greatly. Yet God commands us to love one another with our actions, not just our feelings. And we cannot do that without intentionality. They were...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, conversations about love, marriage, and relationships tend to surface (both the joyful and the complicated ones). For many couples, this season brings reflection: Are we growing together? Are we aligned spiritually? Are we building...
A new year often begins with ambition. We set goals, make plans, and resolve to do more and be better. But before God ever calls us to do anything, he invites us to rest. In a culture that glorifies busyness, rest can feel unproductive, even irresponsible. Yet...
Baptism is an exciting milestone in a child’s faith journey, but knowing when a young person is truly ready can feel like a big responsibility. As caretakers, you want to make sure your child understands not only what baptism is, but also why it matters....
I sat in the parking lot for hours, listening as my dear friend sobbed over her broken marriage. She was hurting, confused, and unsure of the future. One week later, she listened to me pour out my heart in grief as I watched my child begin to walk the prodigal path....
A new year has a way of making us want to start fresh. Healthier habits, clearer priorities, a better spiritual rhythm. And for a lot of Christians, “read the Bible more” sits right at the top of that list. But here’s the thing: the Bible can feel...
It’s 9:15 PM. The kids are finally asleep, dishes half-done, laundry on the couch, and you and your spouse collapse on opposite ends of the sofa scrolling through your phones when you realize you haven’t had a real conversation all day. We’ve all been there. Marriage...
The holidays bring families together. Sometimes that’s joyful. Sometimes it’s awkward. Often, it’s both at once. If you have family members who don’t share your faith, holiday gatherings can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to represent...
Reza Zedah, a teaching pastor at Mission Hills Church, is originally from Abadan, Iran, yet spent most of his life in Southern California. He attended Colorado State University and played football for the CSU Rams. Reza grew up Muslim and met Jesus through a sports ministry called Athletes in Action at CSU. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor for the last 12 years. He currently serves in various college athletic departments in Colorado and as the chaplain for the Denver Broncos.
CRAIG SMITH
LEAD PASTOR AT MISSION HILLS CHURCH
Craig Smith, the Lead Pastor of Mission Hills Church, is passionate about teaching God’s Word in a way that unleashes the followers of Jesus to be transformed and transformational. Craig holds an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Trinity College, Bristol University, UK. He teaches New Testament and Theology courses at Denver Seminary and is the author of several books, including his latest release How (Not) to Miss God Moving.