Prayer produces Intimacy

By Jeff Tunnell What? Prayer produces intimacy? Most view prayer as asking for things. But intimacy? The reality is that when we are transparent before God, our hearts become intimately observable by others who engage in prayer with us.  Passion and desire for...

Mark’s Gospel and Cell Ministry

By Jeff Tunnell The New Testament is filled with images of house to house ministry. For example, Mark’s Gospel gives us a rich context for ministry in the home. Here are a few examples: 1:29 Leaving the temple, Jesus gathers with his first disciples at...

Hope in Christ

By Jeff Tunnell One of my favorite hymns is called “The Solid Rock” (some use the title: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”),  This hymn, written by Edward Mote in 1834, has brought hope to millions. Allow me to quote the lyrics of each stanza and offer a one-sentence...