by Steve Hedrick | Jul 20, 2022 | Presence Journal
While not sufficient, the gospel is necessary and essential for true flourishing.Washington, D.C. is a great place to work and live.In addition to world-class restaurants of every ethnic persuasion, walkable neighborhoods, diverse nightlife, (mostly) high-achieving...
by Steve Hedrick | Jul 13, 2022 | Presence Weekly
A personal and pastoral reflection on the posture of Christians to the issue of abortion. Just over two weeks ago, in the 6-3 Dobbs decision, the Court stated the U.S. Constitution did not confer a right to abortion and overruled both Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned...
by Steve Hedrick | Jun 15, 2022 | Presence Weekly
Why the question, “What do you think?” matters to the mission of God.1 Kings 10:1-1510 Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king. 2 And as soon as Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard of it (for he was in Egypt, where he had...
by Steve Hedrick | May 25, 2022 | Presence Weekly
Prayer is always the most we can do, but rarely all we should do. Upon encountering the distraught sisters of his best friend Lazarus, the Apostle John records profound theological guidance for responding to horrific tragedies,17 Now when Jesus came, he found that...
by Steve Hedrick | May 17, 2022 | Presence Weekly
Why preparing leaning into your role matters to the grand narrative of redemption.My friend, and author, Dr. Greg PerryAfter his resurrection, John records the first words of Jesus to his hand-picked Apostles as,19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the...
