by Josh Weidmann | May 19, 2015 | Articles, Preaching
Preaching well is not something I simply strive to do, it is something I am called to do. When I sit to plan my preaching the weight of that calling can sometimes crush me underneath it. The effort of creating a sermon that allows the Holy Spirit to do great and...
by Josh Weidmann | May 12, 2015 | Articles, Christian Life
There are few people I am more proud of in my life than my brother, Jake. Take last night for example—Molly and I had a gentleman over for dinner. As soon as the plates were cleared and desert was arriving at the table, I grabbed my iPad to show off my brother’s...
by Josh Weidmann | Apr 22, 2015 | Articles, Leadership
I have something exciting to share! Two days ago I received a call from the Grace Chapel elders. They were all on speaker phone, calling me from an evening elder meeting. Brian Moe, the chairman of the board, spoke for them all and said, “We are calling to tell...
by Josh Weidmann | Mar 27, 2015 | Articles, Christian Life
Today we are in the Galilee region staying in the city of Tiberius. We started our time here by having a night out on the town (we arrived late) and grabbing some good coffee at a local shop. The next morning everyone awoke to see the Sea of Galilee out their window...
by Josh Weidmann | Mar 24, 2015 | Articles, Christian Life
Today I am in Joppa which is the southern end of the city today called Tel Aviv. The port of Joppa was of great significance in both the Old and New Testament because of access that it gave to Jerusalem and other sites in Israel. This would have been the port Herod...
by Josh Weidmann | Mar 23, 2015 | Articles, Christian Life
Sometimes the most significant things in life sneak up on us. My first trip to Israel was one surprising moment after the other. I joined a tour that was already planned and headed to Israel. The fund were provided for me to go, so I packed up and went, not sure of...