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Trochia focuses on holistic spiritual formation, drawing from biblical wisdom and Christ-centered content to equip and encourage you to grow in your faith by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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My Challenge: Pray for and Thank your Pastor

Today, I want to propose something counter-cultural: I want to challenge myself and you to pray for and appreciate our…
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Editor’s Pick: Top Posts of 2015

Every year, I sit down to write a round-up post summarizing the top pieces from our year here at Trochia…
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God’s Truth and Grace; Why I Love Trochia

I love being a part of Trochia. Every week I get the front-row seat to God’s word, taught through the…
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At the Heart of Trochia’s Mission: A Level Path

The writer of Hebrews uses a metaphor for life in verse 12:13, by speaking as a coach to his running…
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Isolation Means Death (A Lesson from My Dog, Rocky)

When we avoid isolation and stay connected to each other, we become stronger. We’re better together and as Jesus pointed…
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Friendship and Reconciliation (Take Five)

If you’re like me, you need to hear about people who are courageously honest and welcoming – who reconcile and…
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The Epic Story of the Bible: Part 9, History is God’s Story

The Bible is our story. The Bible gives us hope and confidence because it reminds us of how great God…
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How Do We Seek First the Kingdom of God?

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33…
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Searching for Comfort (Exodus 20:3)

R.J. was searching for something else to comfort herself. She writes, “It was one of those anniversary months, when I…
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How to Let Go of Offense and Anger

I be deeply concerned and proactive about what is wrong in our society, government or the behavior of others but…
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The Power of Presence

In a beautiful and succinct description of how to be present and love one another, the apostle Paul tells us…
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The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 8: King David

In David’s story we see that he was great when he was good and became cruel when he focused on…
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