Comparison teaches us to measure our worth by earthly standards rather than embracing the identity we already possess in Christ. Ultimately, comparison reveals a deep insecurity, a belief that what God has provided isn't quite enough. 

There is something profound when, like Mary in this passage or Hagar in Genesis 16, God speaks your name and interacts with you.

How can we more fully embrace our identity as children?

People often ask what we’ve done to help so many young adults grow into vibrant faith and Kingdom leadership. They’re usually hoping for a strategy—something they can implement and reproduce. But lasting fruit grows out of intentional, relational investment. We call this Spiritual Parenting.

This ancient spiritual life rhythm is making a come-back and pointing the way to a healthy, holistic, and impactful ministry.

Imagine traveling to over 50 nations and taking hundreds of believers overseas every year to experience God at work, but not having a relationship with a single person in your own city to pray for. That was John Gash’s story. 

Berlin, a post-Christian city known for partying and sex clubs, is a difficult place to follow Jesus. And yet, Jesus is on the move and the light of Christ is breaking through in surprising ways.

Marie—a Child Life Specialist—felt the weight of darkness and disunity in her hospital unit. She began using the prayer tools she learned from Novo at work and saw God move in surprising ways, including God bringing a prayer team together on her unit and miraculous healings.