Spiritual Formation

June 23, 2022

By Adam Salloum

Our hope is ultimately secure in the concrete future of Jesus returning to make all things new. But what do we do with the smaller stories of our lives?

June 16, 2022

By Stephanie Fredrick

When the World Feels Like a Dumpster Fire — Finding Peace

It’s not just the outer world that can leave us feeling like life is a dumpster fire. There are all the struggles in our personal lives we can’t just turn off with a push of a button.

June 09, 2022

By Alexis Barnhart

When the World Feels Like a Dumpster Fire — Making Friends

Our social skills are rusty, and our emotional tanks are empty. At the same time, we’ve developed a sharpened awareness of the vitality of forging those friendships. So how do we do it?

May 26, 2022

By Stephanie Fredrick

Prayer, Self-Care & Mental Health — Serving Others Well

Following Jesus’ example is the best way to help others: we need to go away by ourselves for prayer and quality time with God.

May 12, 2022

By Brenda Jo Wong

When the World Feels Like a Dumpster Fire — Growing Spiritually

In a season like this, it can seem hard to believe that spiritual growth is possible. But this is when we need it the most.

April 28, 2022

By Scott Bessenecker

When the World Feels Like a Dumpster Fire — Making It New Again

COVID, a lack of in-person relationships, the ongoing realities of racism, patriarchy, income disparity, and climate change — the world can feel like a dumpster fire. Scary to watch from a distance but devastating when you’re standing in the middle of it.

April 05, 2022

By Tom Lin

Finding Peace in a Time of Conflict

As we approach Holy Week, Christ’s death and resurrection reminds me that he has given us access to his abiding peace, to the hope of eternal life, and to victory over sin and death. But how are we to live into this?

January 06, 2022

By Ashlye Elizondo Vanderworp

Understanding Blessing—More Than Just Stuff

Have you ever thought about what the word “blessing” really means? It’s said all the time in Christian circles. And it kinda make sense. But at the same time, it feels like something’s missing . . .

December 09, 2021

By Eva Liu Glick

The Journey from Anxiety to Acceptance

Anxiety has plagued me ever since I immigrated to the US when I was nine. Like an imaginary friend accompanying me wherever I go, anxiety whispers questions of doubt and fear.

December 02, 2021

By Kelly Aalseth

Too Tired for Daily Devotions?

I woke up the other day with two papers due, 10 text messages that deserved thorough and urgent responses, three meetings to plan, and an achy neck that desperately needed physical therapy. I knew what I had to do. I walked to the park, put on some worship music, opened my Bible, and prayed.

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