On a moonless night in December, I found myself driving through the Colorado mountains. The darkness was overwhelming, making each turn a leap of faith. Just when anxiety started to creep in, the first rays of dawn broke over the horizon, slowly illuminating the path...
“The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!’” (Luke 17:5) As we wrap up 2024 and prepare for a new year, there’s no better way to start 2025 than by deepening our faith in God. Like the apostles who boldly asked Jesus to “increase our faith,” we too should...
There’s something deeply spiritual about the turning of a year. The ancient Hebrews understood this — their calendar wasn’t just about marking time but about marking the movement of God in their lives. And here we are, two millennia later, still feeling...
The Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and family. But for many parents, it can also feel like a whirlwind of activities, obligations, and distractions. Between the shopping, the school performances, the holiday parties, and the long list of to-dos, it...
The holiday season is upon us, and the small town of Castle Rock, Colorado is brimming with free and low-cost events to make the season memorable for everyone! From magical trolley rides to exciting reindeer games, there’s something for families, couples, and anyone...
The Denver area is bursting with free and family-friendly activities this holiday season! Whether you’re drawn to festive holiday markets, magical parades, family-friendly gatherings, or beautiful light displays, there’s something for everyone. Below, we’ve...
Marriage + Mental Space If your brain was a house, what room would your marriage reside in? It may seem like a strange question, but let me explain. Marriage researchers have found that the quality of a couple’s marriage often depends on how much mental space they...
There are some words that just don’t belong together: Maserati SUV, new antiques, jumbo shrimp… “Christian guilt” is just as much of an oxymoron. Here’s why. Guilt vs. Conviction Guilt comes from the feeling that we are bad or wrong. We believe the lie that we...
The financial landscape has drastically changed since the 2020 pandemic and, for the most part, that change has not been a good one. Bankrate, a leading financial news and advice company, states in their March 2024 survey that approximately 65% of all U.S. adults said...
In our culture, we often celebrate strength and success while hiding our weaknesses. However, what if we considered weakness to be a hidden gift instead? The Bible tells us in Judges that “the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and for seven years he gave...
Reza Zedah, a teaching pastor at Mission Hills Church, is originally from Abadan, Iran, yet spent most of his life in Southern California. He attended Colorado State University and played football for the CSU Rams. Reza grew up Muslim and met Jesus through a sports ministry called Athletes in Action at CSU. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor for the last 12 years. He currently serves in various college athletic departments in Colorado and as the chaplain for the Denver Broncos.
CRAIG SMITH
LEAD PASTOR AT MISSION HILLS CHURCH
Craig Smith, the Lead Pastor of Mission Hills Church, is passionate about teaching God’s Word in a way that unleashes the followers of Jesus to be transformed and transformational. Craig holds an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Trinity College, Bristol University, UK. He teaches New Testament and Theology courses at Denver Seminary and is the author of several books, including his latest release How (Not) to Miss God Moving.