Worship
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Across the world, we find members of the body of Christ joining together to...
Connected by the Church Body
Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Imagine yourself in the church of Ephesus caught up in all manners of debate regarding...
An Unlikely Example
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
The disciples' response is one of the most fascinating parts of the Easter message....
What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Christ?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Imagine the excitement of the disciples fresh off returning from a journey in which...
Are the Gospels Historically Reliable?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
For nearly two millennia, Christians have looked to the gospels to read the words...
Heaven
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
If someone were to come to you with the following list: real, communal, perfect,...
A Question and Answer
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
“Bone cancer in children, what’s that about? How dare you, how dare you create...
The Power of a Promise
Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
All scripture may flow from the simple phrase "But God." However, it is held together...
Purposeful Life
Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own...
Ephesians 2: 4-7, But God
Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved...
Ephesians 2, Dead in Our Sins
Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following...
Freedom in Christ
Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
This month we celebrate our nation's Independence Day. We will see friends, family, and neighbors...
Evil and Love
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
At some point in every believer’s life, they will face the question, “Why does...
Shameless Faith
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel...
Who Then Shall We Seek
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
For many reasons, placing a person on a pedestal only leads to disappointment. A...
Who Leads Us?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
1 Corinthians 1:10–17 (ESV)
“10I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord...
Even When Church Is Canceled, Church Isn’t Canceled
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
On Sunday, February 9th, 2014, several dozen students at Corban University gathered in a...
The Pendulum of Intellectualism
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers...
Church, What Is It Good For?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
This month many churches across the valley will see a huge bump in attendance...
What Do You Believe?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
What do you believe? If someone were to ask you what you believe, what...
Trusting in Silence
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
It seems as inevitable as the sun rising over the horizon and setting once...
Power of Testimony
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
To give a testimony is to provide a witness or evidence.¹ We often see...
The Gospel in the Gifts
By Joseph Delgado, Guest Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
It’s that time of year again! Pools are full, fireworks fill the sky,...
What Would Your Letter Say?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Much of the New Testament is written in letters to churches in cities such...
Why Then, Should We Pray?
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Why pray if what we say doesn’t change the outcome? It’s not as if...
Ministry Spotlight: StoryRunners
By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
StoryRunners is a ministry dedicated to church planting in people groups whose cultures are...