Spiritual growth teaching and resources to support your discipleship with Jesus.
Life offers very few sanctuaries. Places or communities where people can feel genuinely welcomed, vulnerable, cared for, seen, and heard. When we find a safe haven, it is natural to build our life around it with our time, energy, and resources. For many, their church becomes an integral part of their life, as it becomes … Read more
Recently, Christian deconstruction has almost become synonymous with losing one’s faith. However, is this always necessary or even what it means? Is it possible that people who are reconstructing faith can actually strengthen it? Can Christians deconstruct their beliefs without losing their faith? Pinpointing the questions you wrestle with and precisely identifying the faith issues … Read more
Below is my personal testimony of salvation. After years of feeling lost, broken, and hurt, I followed Jesus. On Good Friday in 2000, I was sitting on the back row in a Lutheran church and was overwhelmed by God’s presence just a couple of hours after getting high. That was the last time I got … Read more
The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast, hosted by Mike Cosper and produced by Christianity Today, is one of the most popular and trending podcasts currently available. Below is less of a podcast review and more of a framework for how listeners can consume this podcast without adding to the carnage. The Rise and … Read more
Church volunteer work is (or should be) a natural outgrowth of a believer’s love for God and a desire to help the church be ready to embrace those who come through the doors or to help those in need. Sometimes, though, volunteers may wonder if what they’re doing matters or makes a difference. Volunteering at … Read more
