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...
Christmas brings joy, but let’s be honest, it also brings pressure. Gift lists grow longer, expectations run higher, and the budget feels tighter than ever. If you’re staring at your bank account wondering how you’ll make it work this year,...
It’s natural to wonder: how do we keep our kids’ eyes on Christ in December without losing the fun and wonder of the season? Between family traditions, gift lists, and the steady stream of “must-do” activities, it’s easy to lose our focus. As believers, we know that...
As Thanksgiving approaches, we start hearing familiar words: grateful, thankful, blessed. But if we’re honest, sometimes those words feel out of reach. Between juggling work deadlines, family tensions, and the endless to-do list, gratitude can feel like one more...
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...
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.