To Know God & Make Him Known
Walking in obedience with the Lord is something we as Christians always strive for. We want that close relationship with Jesus that helps us walk the Christian walk that is described to us in the Bible. We want a father-like figure that directs and encourages us to keep falling at His feet and loving on …
Think of the best human being you know! Who is the greatest man or woman you have the blessing of knowing? For me, it's my best friend Matt! He's an officer in the United States Navy stationed in Japan. Although I admire and respect his career, that's not what puts him at the top of …
Hey, I’m Marissa from Manitoba, Canada. I’m currently a new staff member here at YWAM Maui. These past three months I had the privilege to be a part of Maui’s School of Biblical Foundations and Missions (SBFM) program. This school focuses on building your Biblical foundation by diving into scripture and studying what truth is …
Your past doesn’t negate your inheritance with Christ.Your shame doesn’t diminish your potential. Your regret doesn’t discredit your sonship/daughtership. It doesn’t ostrisize or leave you outcasted in the Kingdom; although it may feel like it at times. So let me say it again, your past does not disqualify your future with Jesus or the calling …
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One of my favourite Bible stories is from 2 Samuel 9. David was finally king of Israel, and he wanted to show kindness to someone from Saul’s house for the sake of Jonathan. David and Jonathan had been closer than brothers. David sent for someone to find anyone from Jonathan’s line or even from Saul’s …
Charles Spurgeon once stated, “unbelief robs God of His glory in every way.” As harsh as his claim might sound, it holds a weight of truth that most of us are hesitant to carry. Whether it is doubting the existence of God, the goodness of God, or the provision of God, etc., we all fight …
In the YWAM community, the word discipleship is thrown around a lot. The introductory program is a DISCIPLESHIP Training School after all. But what does it mean to be discipled or to be a disciple? In Jesus’ day he had the 12 disciples. Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James, Thaddaeus, Simon and …
As believers we have been accepted as sons and daughters of God and are covered by Jesus’ sacrifice, we are justified. But what comes after that is what’s been on my heart recently. At YWAM Maui it is our goal to raise up men and women of Christ to walk in the truth of the …
Who am I? Who does God say I am?! And who does God say He is!? Growing up as the eldest of six, my family was everything. From a young age I taught myself to put the wellbeing of my family and my responsibilities before myself. Through that, I neglected my emotions and became numb …