Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “I am not the Christ.” He must increase (Jesus), but I must decrease.” - John the Baptist I learned a HARD lesson in my first five years of full-time pastoral ministry that almost destroyed me: Good intentions minus healthy boundaries [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. College should be a time of incredible educational opportunities, developing lifelong friendships and making memories that will make an imprint for generations to come. For far too many young adults, what starts as a fun, exciting, life-giving possibility of living [...]
Substance abuse presents a compelling threat to public health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, roughly 2 million people seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse each year in the U.S. Perhaps the most common route for addiction recovery is the “12 Step Process,” which was first introduced in the 1939 [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” - C. S. Lewis “Most of our sadness comes [...]
Struggling with addiction can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Feelings of shame, regret, guilt and hopelessness can haunt the addict’s mind for years. How could I have let this happen? Why have I been so weak? While addiction is painful for everyone, for Christians, the struggle can be [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.