<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[His Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Churches and Nonprofits with Media Expertise]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hiseffect.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve Ordinary Stones]]></title><description><![CDATA[“One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/twelve-ordinary-stones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab4538855527eea2cd9a1d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_313a8817066c4c16861a2bfe2c73a5fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Called to the Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. Matthew 9:10...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/called-to-the-table</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a10e6f81e6ee2fae5544a4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:16:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_ee491d8f71704526acd138b9d2f7592e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come and See]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture: “ ‘Rabbi, where are you staying?’ ‘Come,’ he replied, ‘and you will see.’” — John 1:39, NIV ⸻ There was no sermon. No miracle....]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/come-and-see</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6897db7d4d23f3b35415a6d9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:40:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_9a9976ad1552441294cd3e9df1e45f87~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four in the Afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[“ So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon .” —John 1:39 (NIV)...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/four-in-the-afternoon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6883b6b18f2d05ec98886574</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_579f9c8cc7034ce99098e7ff0a4b44f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Time for Every Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/a-time-for-every-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687fb6e665a176556608f770</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:41:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_a3bbf2e793b24bdcab1138b992b1d607~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swallowed Up in Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA["Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’"…Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/swallowed-up-in-victory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68604645a5354756409e0ffb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 20:32:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_4189b2891504465b8d9d647705464a64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Purpose in Every Moment: A Life Worth Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” —Philippians 1:21 (NIV) Paul’s words are bold: “To live is Christ, and to die is...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/finding-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6855dd29c53eff7e3292941e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:21:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_c90a6bbf4dd5407cbd8cd000a8e50ede~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Faith Worth Passing Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture:   “ We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. ” —Psalm 78:4...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/a-faith-worth-passing-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b0e99def2409d16bb1a2b</guid><category><![CDATA[Embracing Life]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:46:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_c9844cdf38ae4406809b374efed408ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Promise of the Father’s House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture:   “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/the-promise-of-the-father-s-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b0059ef70c6f7b200173c</guid><category><![CDATA[Embracing Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:36:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_e827fa9f3caf48e2894e179c7fdb5542~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was.”
—Job 2:13 (NIV)
There comes a point in suffering where words no longer help. Just being with the people you love may be more powerful than you know.]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/when-words-fail-the-power-of-presence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68421477329b706baf6c22ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Embracing Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:30:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_52bcac2c653744a494226410519c8502~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to the Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture:   “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” —2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) There comes a moment...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/call-to-the-finish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683dc9722aaf4e188d9efc31</guid><category><![CDATA[Embracing Life]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:21:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_acf4570f1d374cefb108e85534d13a00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you want to reach people, you need to know where they hang out. The problem? Most churches are shouting from the wrong rooftops.]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to reach people, you need to know where they hang out. The problem? Most churches are shouting from the wrong rooftops. Where...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/if-you-want-to-reach-people-you-need-to-know-where-they-hang-out-the-problem-most-churches-are-sh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a66286ec623894cc915aa3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_4c8caae49a6543199b994df05da86c5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesus Wept — A God Who Grieves With Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripture:   “Jesus wept.” —John 11:35 (NIV) Reflection These two words are the shortest verse in the Bible—but they may be among the...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/jesus-wept-a-god-who-grieves-with-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683badb58f951bdeee87b928</guid><category><![CDATA[Embracing Life]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:35:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_8d4d5f9692514518bf871d98cae739ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Jesus were preaching today, would He only be in a church building—or would He be where people gather online?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Jesus were preaching today, would He only be in a church building—or would He be where people gather online? The Digital Pulpit—Why...]]></description><link>https://www.hiseffect.net/post/the_digital_pulpit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a4f72373e84a6bd98a581c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:04:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c2ccf_38585266478045c8b79187daef649325~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Gillis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>