BLOGS
It Is Well: The Story Behind the Hymn
Often listed with the likes of “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” as one of the most popular hymns of all time, “It Is Well with My Soul” is known by many Christians worldwide. Lesser known though, is the story behind Spafford penning the lyrics.
Linger Longer : A Plea to Be in God’s Presence in 2023
How can lingering in God’s presence impact the year ahead?
What's the Difference? Sinful Jealousy vs. Holy Jealousy
Is jealousy always a bad thing? What does God mean he calls a himself a "jealous" God?
What is the Christian Response to Nihilism?
Current popular culture has found connections with people through the lens of nihilism. As Christians, how should we respond to such worldviews?
Guilt and Shame Part 2: Processing Well-Placed and Misplaced Shame
How should we process well-placed shame? And how do we know when shame is getting out of hand?
Guilt and Shame Part 1: What's the Difference?
What’s the difference between guilt and shame? And are they always bad or does God use them for good?
The Global Gospel
We’ve all been shaped by our culture, and it has affected the way we interpret the cross. Do we see the world through a guilt/innocence, shame/honor, or fear/power lens? And how can we benefit from seeing the gospel through other cultural perspectives?
Leaning Into the Will of God
As Christians, we often say we are seeking to do God’s will, but what does that look like? How should we approach making plans while discerning what the will of God is?
Oh for Grace to Trust Him More
Songs can carry a reminder to us to seek after God. See how the words to the hymn ‘Tis So Sweet remind us to ask for more grace to trust him more.
Does God Want Me Holy or Happy?
Does holiness come at the expense of happiness? Biblically, no.
Should I Cut Off My Toxic Friend?
We often hear about people “cutting off” a “toxic friend” or getting rid of “negative voices” in their lives. But what does that mean? And is this mentality Biblical?