Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Kingdom of God by John Avant

Cheering You On to Victory!

Do you ever feel like no one is cheering for you? Recently I was talking to the dad of a high school volleyball player. I love volleyball, but not because I have ever played the sport. I love it because my middle daughter, Amy, played volleyball all through middle school and high school. Some of the sweetest moments of my life were spent cheering her and her team on to win two state championships. After discussing some of the specifics of the sport, this dad made a

Donna Avant

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The Power of Immediate Obedience by John Avant

When I was a pastor, I often wondered how many people actually followed through and did anything I preached about! I think every pastor wonders about that sometimes. Recently I saw an example of immediate response to the word of God which left me overwhelmed with joy. I had the privilege of speaking at Journey Church in Orange City, Florida which is an amazing church with many university students. I challenged the students to share the Gospel, no matter the cost and without

Donna Avant

Oct 272 min read

Can You See the Way Forward?

What do you do when the way forward is unclear? When every decision you could make appears to have a negative outcome? You desperately want to see the sun shining but when you look out the window the view in front of you is obscured by white fog. The trees, which you know are covered in beautiful fall colors, don’t even appear. How do you move forward when you shout into the fog, “Hey God, I’m here! Are you?” Recently on a biblical tour of Egypt I was reminded of a story

Donna Avant

Oct 203 min read