WHY ARE WE HERE?

WHY ARE WE HERE?

30,000-foot View Genesis chapters 1 and 2 cause us to ask, “Why are we here?” This is an important question to answer for any Philosophy 101 class, and we are going to tackle it right now. Our most common answer for this question comes from the Westminster...
AN ISSUE OF DEPENDENCY

AN ISSUE OF DEPENDENCY

The leaders of OPEN have been discussing building a culture of prayer throughout the network. So, what is a “Culture of Prayer”? I would define culture as a community that embraces the same values and practices. What does that look like? Some see a...
UNITY & DIVERSITY INTERTWINED

UNITY & DIVERSITY INTERTWINED

This post is contributed by the wife of an OPEN staff worker. Back when I lived in Morocco one of my favorite things to do was visit the medina* and watch people working on the looms, as they expertly crafted together a vivid tapestry of vibrant colors and patterns...

WORKING FOR THE KING

“These were the potters and inhabitants of Neta′im and Gede′rah; they dwelt there with the king for his work.” (1 Chronicles 4:23) Verses 21 & 22 list the men of Judah and Moab who made these pots. Potters were not the highest grade of workers; in...
THE YOKE OF LIFE

THE YOKE OF LIFE

This post was submitted by an OPEN investor. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:29-30) I am a city girl; the only time in my life...
I AM A CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD!

I AM A CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD!

The enemy says I have nothing to offerThe enemy says I am too weakThe enemy says why even botherThe enemy says I have nothing God seeksThe enemy says why try no one caresThe enemy says you’re all aloneThe enemy says there is too much to fear The enemy says:I am too...