Life Matters
By Renita Collins The Creator of the universe gives every person a gift called life. What we do with that life is our gift to the Creator. Life is like…
5 Things NOT to Say When Someone is Grieving
By Nicole Kerr Even if you have never experienced a season of grief, you at least know someone who has. We all struggle to know the right things to say and do, and there…
Is Unforgiveness Holding Back Your Healing?
By Ryan Smith For fourteen years Amanda Howe had endured constant pain in her back. A tragic result of an epidural procedure made simple acts such as bending over or putting on clothes agonizing for her….
Ministering in a Post COVID-19 World
By Josh Grimes If you would have told me three months ago that all churches throughout the world would cease meeting in public services, I would NOT have believed you. But then it happened. While churches are still able…
Message of the Open Bible Receives First Place Award!
The artwork of Greg Roberts, Open Bible’s print media manager, was recently recognized by the Evangelical Press Association, of which the Message of the Open Bible is a member. The cover Greg designed for the May/June 2019…
SureHouse Open Bible Church Brings Hope to the Community
SureHouse Open Bible Church in Tacoma, Washington, in partnership with Convoy of Hope, turned their sanctuary into a temporary warehouse so they could host a food drive that began Wednesday, May…
Churches Respond to COVID-19
Even though pastors and churches have faced enormous obstacles during this pandemic, they have made herculean efforts to adapt quickly to minister to their communities despite the huge learning curve for many. They have…
Do You Rely Too Much on Your Friends?
By Heather Osterstrom Karczewski Today I am facing a struggle that straight-up scares me. I am overwhelmed by it . . . preoccupied with it . . . focused on it. My first thought is to call my mom….
Meet the Hunsakers
Travis and Heather minister as directors of Puente de Amistad (Bridge of Friendship) in Tijuana, Mexico. Puente is a Christ-centered short-term mission base that houses visiting groups and individuals during…
Rewire Your Brain
Think of the many transitions in life that you’ve experienced. Many of my own stories initially caused me tears – until I looked at them from a different angle. One painful transition for me was also a transition…