by Steve Hedrick | Sep 16, 2024 | Presence Weekly
Because we are elect exiles, we can live in our current cultural moment and every other moment as people who are valued, loved, and forgiven. The paradox of identity as elect exiles has both weighty and widespread implications for the public square. Photo by Samuel...
by Steve Hedrick | Sep 9, 2024 | Presence Weekly
For Christians serving and leading in the public square, embracing the diversity of Christ’s body, and seeking to maintain the unity of the church will undoubtedly offer foretastes of the coming kingdom to all who witness this gospel-centered love.Working groups...
by Steve Hedrick | Sep 3, 2024 | Presence Weekly
By displaying character in our service and leadership of the local church and in our vocations (both are acts of worship), we promote the truth that equality of opportunity, flourishing, and justice are the full implications of the gospel.St. Stephen is Consecrated...
by Steve Hedrick | Aug 26, 2024 | Presence Weekly
When we fracture and fight amongst ourselves, that disunity plays out in the public square. How can we expect unity in the public square when the church’s primary offering is factions and infighting?2023 USDA Interns (Credit: USDA.gov)First Things…We are...
by Steve Hedrick | Aug 19, 2024 | Presence Weekly
But the gospel sets us free from that lie. Through the gospel, we can move from dependence on ourselves to dependence upon God. While our efforts and work are essential, they are only truly meaningful and worshipful as we are dependent on God. Psalm 127 cHouse Speaker...
