Spiritual Formation
Understanding Rest – More Than Just Relaxing
God made us and made us for him. In ways we can’t fully understand, we crave him. But we do everything we can to satisfy that craving with earthly things. This is why we’re tired. This is why we need true rest.
The Winter of Our Contentment
God’s people can meet God in the temple and in the wilderness, in spring and in winter.
Nazareth U. and Central Indiana: The Spiritual Discipline of Uncool Places
Without central Indiana, I wouldn’t understand Nazareth. Or the spiritual discipline of uncool places.
Jesus Sees You: The ‘Good’ In Jesus, the Good Shepherd
To Jesus the shepherd, we have names. When he calls to us, he calls with a voice whose clearest frequencies are friendship and intimacy, and whose resonance is so full of goodness that when we hear it, we want to follow.
Keeping the Faith: A Warning From King Solomon
To prevent drifting, we must stay close to Jesus and his Church. We must abide in him and hold fast to community. We must take up our cross and follow daily.
Are Your Prayers Anxiety-Driven?
Our job in prayer is to bring the anxiety to Jesus and invite him to come care for us.
What Can We Do When Life Just … Sucks?
Ultimately, I've come to see that suffering (whether big or small), struggle, and pain are realities in the Christian life. That's why we need to get real with Jesus and trust that he is at work.
Jesus and Joysticks: How Playing Games Shaped My Faith
Gaming can be a form of ministry. It can teach us to embrace places of discomfort and to love one another in that.
How to Let Classes Become a Nightmare of Burnout & Exhaustion (and How to Actually Do Well in School)
You’ve heard college horror stories: stacks of books to read, professors with high expectations, vague directions and having to wing assignments. These things might definitely happen in college. But it doesn’t have to result in extreme burnout and stress. Here are some tips to help you find a healthy balance between school and fun
25 Songs to Help You Go Back to School
Need some encouragement for back to school? Listen to this staff-curated worship playlist!