Light Bearers

A rigid allegiance to cultural traditions as if they were moral imperatives is a sure way to kill the church’s mission to take the gospel to a multicultural world. @tyfgibson ARISE Instructor

If you are a follower of Jesus, you have no enemies, only fellow sinners. @dasscherick

True worship demands peace with people, not just peace with God. – Jeffrey Rosario, Dwell: The Sanctuary and the Heart of God, part 2

Your shame is lying to you. You don't need to allow it to keep you away from God. Jesus is a new and living way, so that in Him we can pass through the veil. @tyfgibson Dwell: The Sanctuary and the Heart of God, part 1

The love of Christ, alone, is of sufficient power to break the strength of sin at its most foundational level, at the level of our natural inclination to live for self. @tyfgibson, "Three Simple Steps for Overcoming Any Sin"

You can know with certainty that a religious individual or religious system has gone rogue from the character of God when violence is considered a legitimate option. @tyfgibson

Whenever we're relating to God in a way that intends to get Him to be good toward me by what I do, that’s the antithesis of righteousness by faith. @tyfgibson

What's keeping you busy this summer?

If God doesn't exist, nothing awaits. If the God of popular religion exists, terror awaits. If the God shown in Jesus exists, bliss awaits. @tyfgibson

Will we see you this month?

The 2025 Light Bearers Convocation is trending towards selling out! If you're thinking of registering, don't wait. Join us June 25–28 in Jasper, Oregon for four days of soul-deep teaching, passionate worship, and real connection. Learn more & sign up at lightbearers.org/dwell

“When Moses tells the creation story, he speeds through it in two chapters. But when it comes to the sanctuary, he slams on the brakes and spends 50 chapters describing every curtain and thread—because it all points to Jesus.” – Jeffrey Rosario, 2023 Convocation

Was Esme's faith just this set of ideas that only increased her anxiety and fear? Was that even worth keeping? She was angry at God for being so exacting and harsh. – Ty Gibson, "Impacting Lives: Esme's Story" Check out Esme's story 👉 bit.ly/esmesstory

I’m not saying we should leave someone’s irritating traits unaddressed. I'm saying that if you cut out everyone you find annoying, you'll eventually find yourself alone. – Anneliese Stock Read "You Need Boundaries, But You Also Need People Who Annoy You": bit.ly/annoyedugh

What are you up to this June? #campmeeting #seventhdayadventist

We have never tasted the full force of temptation because we either cave or the temptation is intercepted by God’s mercy. But Jesus experienced the full force of temptation every second of His life, without any interceptors. – Jeffrey Rosario, 2023 Convocation

"If the primary purpose of the Bible was to show me how to live, why did God make it so hard to understand?" – Anneliese Stock, "The Bible Is Not a Devotional Book" Ever been frustrated with the Bible? Check out Anneliese's blogpost 👉 bit.ly/4m18YeN

God can’t heal what you hold back. He’s not asking for perfection, just your honesty. Let go of the fear and trust Him with your heart. He already knows, and He’s ready to bring healing.

With broken ribs and a fractured skull, my mom fled that night with her four children, never to return. – Ty Gibson, "I Wish I Could Tell Her 'Happy Mother's Day'" To read Ty's full tribute to his mom, go to 👉 bit.ly/mothersday0511…

As a teenager, my shoulders used to sag with guilt nearly every morning during devotion time. – Anneliese Stock, "The Bible Is Not a Devotional Book" Read the whole blog to discover how Anneliese dealt with her guilt → bit.ly/4m18YeN