Help your family slow down this Advent season with stories that point little hearts to Jesus Let’s be honest. Between decorating, shopping, baking, and coordinating schedules, the “most wonderful time of the year” can quickly turn into the most...
When the World’s Messages Feel Louder Than God’s Truth I still remember a season of my life when it felt like I was walking through fog. I had a well-paying job, a loving family, and what the world would call a “good life.” But inside I felt hollow. I kept chasing...
You’ve probably seen that t-shirt: the one with all the superheroes sitting on a construction beam, listening to Jesus in the middle. He’s telling them, “And that’s how I saved the world.” It’s a fun image. But it raises a real...
Walking with Jesus starts with his Word. But for families raising children with special needs, finding the right Bible can feel like an extra challenge on top of an already full plate. Which Bible will meet my child where they are? What will help them connect with...
Life with kids can feel like living on a rollercoaster. There are toys on the floor, dishes in the sink, schedules that don’t quite line up and hearts that sometimes feel stretched thin. And just when you are feeling like you are being held hostage by terrorists, a...
Walking with Jesus starts with his Word. But if you’ve ever stood in front of the Bible shelf at a bookstore (or scrolled Amazon late at night) you know the choices can feel overwhelming. Which Bible will help my preschooler? What will actually connect with my middle...
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.