The wonderful aspect of the church, when properly understood, is that it’s not merely a physical structure we attend; rather, it’s a mission we actively choose to participate in. The church embodies the people of God dedicated to the mission of God, a...
Do you want a good devotional that gives you insight into the heart of God as well as equips you with spiritual discernment? Reading one Proverb a day allows you to have as deep of a Bible study as you want, while focusing on godly principles essential to your walk...
Jesus’ tomb isn’t empty. When Jesus walked out, someone else went in. By your faith in the empty tomb, that hole in the ground became a grave again: for the old you. Let me share five things that died when you put your faith in the risen Jesus and that can’t be...
Most Christians have heard of the Beatitudes, the section of the Gospel that Biblical scholars have dubbed the greatest sermon ever – The Sermon on the Mount. Christ begins His sermon by defining what true happiness is. The word blessed means “divinely or...
Many people believe that Christians struggle with math due to the concept of the Trinity. The misconception is that Christians say, “We have the Father, Son, and Spirit – that’s one plus one plus one,” and then assert that equals one God....
What do a Wholehearted Christian Life and a Great Ministry Internship Program Have in Common? They’re both holistic. I see strong parallels between the elements needed for a wholehearted Christian life and that of a great ministry internship program – or...
I was at work one day, not feeling well. My co-worker noticed and asked me what was wrong. I asked him, “Why do nice people always get the short end of the stick?” What he said in response has quite literally changed the trajectory of my life. He said, “Don’t be nice....
In my last year of high school several years ago, I had the opportunity to share a reflection on Psalm 46:10. From that moment on, it became one of my favorites. It is one of many verses in the Bible that reminds us that the world may be falling apart, but the Lord...
Life is messy. It’s full of ups and downs, triumphs and failures, joys and sorrows. As human beings, we’re no strangers to the clutter of our lives. We make mistakes, we stumble, and we carry the weight of our imperfections. But there is hope in the midst of the...
Spiritual abuse, religious abuse, and church hurt are a few terms that you may have heard recently. The mention of spiritual abuse is becoming more common as people share their experiences. It is not something to be taken lightly as someone mentioning abuse is...
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.