A Hog’s Guide to the Christian Life: Humility, Obedience, Generosity and Servanthood
What do you think of when you hear the word “hog”? Most people think of an animal, but in this…
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Weathering the Storms of Life (Matthew 7:24-29)
It’s a well-established fact that no matter who you are or what kind of life you live, storms will come.…
The Cure for Exhaustion (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 1)
Would you ever imagine that the cure of exhaustion would not be found lying on a beach, but rather traveling…
Is it really possible to not be anxious about anything? (Philippians 4:5-7)
Only when we remember “the Lord is near” can we avoid anxiety. We are anxious when we’re more focused on…
Three Reasons to Engage in Solitude and Silence as we Seek God
Solitude and silence are the disciplines of voluntarily and temporarily withdrawing to privacy, and withholding speech for spiritual purposes. Zephaniah…
I Am So Ashamed – A Bible Study on Shame and Sharing the Gospel with Others
It is right to be ashamed of bad behavior, but we should never be ashamed to proclaim our faith in…
Spiritual Disciplines for Christian Growth (Take Five)
Through a series of podcasts and blog-posts, Fred Gladney has shepherded us through a series on Christian growth and discipline,…
Are Your Relationships, Routines or Recreation Taking the Place of God in Your Life?
We know that it’s easy to get distracted in our walk with God. Today, we’re going to talk about three…
Spiritual Growth: Resistance Training for the Soul
One morning as RJ exercised her physical body, she wondered about another form of exercise. Which spiritual exercises could we…
An Explanation of the Lenten Season and Ash Wednesday (Take Five)
Many people have questions about Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season, so we rounded up some terrific explanations and insights…
Hosanna and Reflection on Ash Wednesday (Lent Series Week 1)
“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the…
Biblical Teaching: How Media, Money and Ministry can Distract Us from God
Media, money and ministry are just three things that can distract us from fully and regularly seeking God and his…