In this reflection, Derrick Poston explains how spiritual warfare unfolds in the hearts and minds of lost people and how gospel conversations become divinely powerful weapons that tear down strongholds and lead others to Christ.

Birds are born with the instinct to chip their way out of the shell, a grueling process that strengthens their muscles for life beyond. This first test of endurance mirrors our own growth—resilience forged through struggle, transforming weakness into strength. From hatching to flight, each stage of a bird’s journey reflects the beauty of perseverance and the promise of new beginnings.

Grief is a journey that reshapes us. Derrick Poston reflects on Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ and how it mirrors our own path from shock and sorrow to acceptance and renewed hope. Through presence, prayer, and gentle encouragement, we learn to release what was and embrace the life God continues to give.

Serving as a chaplain, Derrick Poston shares a moving encounter with a family mourning their patriarch—a man whose life embodied quiet devotion and hard work. Drawing from Matthew 25:23, Poston explores the spiritual weight of being “good and faithful,” linking biblical stewardship to the mission of Great Adventure Missions. From scholarships for ministers’ children to urgent requests from indigenous missionaries

One spring evening in 1993, I found myself lost in the pitch-black wilderness of Pine Log WMA, tangled in briars and fallen trees. What could have become a night of panic became a journey of faith, scripture, and prayer—proving that God’s Word truly lights our path.

For some, their rejection of the church is an attempt to avoid the emotional discomfort and conflict that often occurs when believers from different perspectives get together. Proverbs says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Prov. 27:17). When iron is sharpened, sparks fly, things get heated, but the result is a sharp and valuable tool. Christian friction sharpens our attitudes as we choose love over avoidance in the face of discomfort. Conflict can be cha

When someone says, “God told me…” or “The Lord said…” Do you interpret this to mean they audibly heard the Lord speaking? I have used this verbiage with my personal testimony. In 1979, I was sitting in a church pew thinking, “Dad called this guy up and told him everything I have ever done.” Then, in my head, I heard the Lord clearly say, “It's not them, it's me!” His words broke through my stubborn mind, and I realized the Holy Spirit was convicting of my sin. The words “It's

In His sermon on the Mount, Jesus states that not everyone who says to Him, “Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven (Mt 7:21a). He continued with, “Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; leave Me, you who practice lawlessness’” (22-23)

When working on our cars, one tool I use more than any other is a flashlight. It helps me to see the situation and repair what needs to be f

The Bible encourages us not to believe everyone who claims to be from God but to test them because many false prophets are in the world. The

On Mother’s Day, I had the privilege of baptizing my daughter, Susanna. She accepted Christ on December 23, 2009. She asked Syndi, “How co

The Sugar Hill Impact at Castlegate Townhomes was a huge success.  The Sunday before, we had twenty-five adults and children at our team tra