When things start going well in your walk with God, it can feel like smooth sailing. But Scripture makes it clear that faithfulness often invites opposition. Understanding why the enemy strikes back, and how to stand firm when he does, is one of the most practical things a believer can learn. The phrase "tip of the spear" comes from military language. It refers to the front point of an attacking ...  Read More

ClarissaHer personal journey of faith, loss, and unexpected blessing was a road that God planned all along for her! She had planned to pursue full-time mission work, but after being denied acceptance into a mission internship, she found herself in Reno feeling lost, confused, and spiritually broken. She struggled to worship God during that season because she believed He had called her to go. Over ...  Read More

There is a growing call for Christians to stop sitting on the sidelines and start engaging the real battle in front of them. This is not about anger toward people or political posturing. It is about understanding who the real enemy is, what weapons God has given us, and how to use them every single day. The phrase "tip of the spear" comes from military language. It refers to the very front point ...  Read More

AnthonyAnthony's story is a modern retelling of the Prodigal Son. After years of searching for fulfillment in relationships, substances, and distractions, he found that nothing the world offered could fill the void inside him. When he first encountered God's presence at church, something shifted deeply within him. After giving his life to Christ, the weight of his past and the pressure to be perfe...  Read More

Insecurity, doubt, fear, and the voices of critics can drown out what God is actually saying about who you are and what you are called to do. But here is the truth: if God calls you to something, He is going to give you the authority to carry it out. That promise is not just for pastors or Bible heroes. It is for every believer sitting in the tension between who they are right now and who God is m...  Read More

MarshallThe gifts the Lord gave Marshall many years ago were not by coincidence! Through his missions trip to China, he was able to us the gift of tongues by faith to lead him and his team to minister to others in a powerful way! For years, in the background, Jesus was preparing Marshall to have faith and use the gift He gave him in a powerful way. Jesus changed his life and the lives of those in ...  Read More

It's easy to show up on Sundays, look the part, and still miss the point entirely. The Bible is clear that following Jesus is not a passive experience. It is a call to action, a rescue mission, and a life poured out for others. Here is what Scripture says about moving from inaction to purpose. In Luke 10, a religious expert tries to trap Jesus with a question: "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus responds ...  Read More

LanniEven though she grew up in the church, she had yet to learn the REAL truth of Jesus! Early in her adult years, she realized her faith was not borrowed from her parents and had to come from her alone. As Lanni was able to experience Jesus for who He truly is, she was able to heal from past personal experiences, became sober and fully committed her life to Christ! The truth has set her free! Je...  Read More

Following Jesus was never meant to be something you add to your existing life. It was always meant to be a complete surrender. This is a look at what it truly means to make room for God, why syncretism is quietly weakening the church, and what has to change if you want to experience the life Christ actually created you for. Jesus did not mince words when He described what it looks like to follow H...  Read More

MicaiahLiving in bondage under the influences of this world was never enough to stop the love of Jesus from reaching Micaiah! Jesus continued to chase after her and help her heal from her past. Jesus changed her life forever, and He can do the same for you!If you can relate to Micaiah's story, don't hide in shame of your past! Run to the arms of the Father and find community that will help you in ...  Read More

Reno is one of the most unchurched cities in the United States. Over 300,000 people in the area have never stepped foot inside a church. That number is not a statistic to gloss over. It is a mission field sitting right outside our doors. This post explores what the Bible says about why every believer is called to share the gospel, and how that calling connects to a simple but powerful question: ho...  Read More

Anna - God has transformed her life from carrying the weight of shame in her motherhood journey, to being held in the Savior's loving arms with grace! Jesus changed her life forever, and He can do the same for you!If you can relate to Anna's story, don't hide in shame! Run to the arms of the Father and find community that will help you in the hard times and lead you closer to Jesus. There is noth...  Read More