It has been a minute since I taught Sunday School, but this subject was much on my mind at that time. In my informal assessment of my students, I was pleased to find that most of them had a solid grasp of major Bible stories and 25% of them could recite the books of...
When life feels like a fight Let’s be honest—life can feel like a fight. Between everyday stress and the deeper stuff that weighs us down, it’s easy to feel like we’re barely holding on. But what if there’s more going on than we can see? Scripture tells us we’re in a...
Have you ever started something you weren’t prepared for? A few years ago, I tried to run a marathon without training. My family joked it was all just a mental challenge. I believed them, until mile three. That run reminded me a lot of my spiritual life: trying to...
Life is full of seasons where we don’t have the answers. Whether it’s a job transition, a health diagnosis, a broken relationship, or a decision that feels impossibly unclear—uncertainty can shake us to the core. But here’s what we know: God is not...
Has your marriage slowly transformed from a passionate partnership into more of a roommate arrangement? If so, you’re not alone. Many couples find themselves drifting apart as careers advance, children demand attention, and daily duties grow. What was once a vibrant...
Finding a Christian mentor can feel incredibly awkward. Like, “Am I asking them on a spiritual date?” awkward. You want to grow. You know mentorship is biblical and have seen that come to life in the relationship of Paul and Timothy in the New Testament, but...
It happens to almost every couple. You still love each other, but sometimes you feel different. Deep connections can seem harder to access. You smile as you pass each other in the hall instead of stopping for a kiss. Conversations revolve around schedules and kids...
For years, we’ve heard about the amazing short-term mission trips at Mission Hills Church and the impact they make, not only in the communities they serve, but in the individuals and families who participate. If we’re honest, it was always a “maybe...
You’ve seen the headlines: “The Shocking Secret to Losing Belly Fat” or “The Shocking Secret to Staying Fit After 50.” They sound promising—but most are just clickbait. So, when I say there’s a shocking secret to overcoming temptation, I admit, it’s a little...
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.