Our callings in life are better understood as God given rather than self-chosen. Most of the things that we're asked to do in Christ’s name, we don't choose ourselves, but God gives them to us. How does this change the way we look at the people around us? Buy the book: https://www.cph.org/p-33514-callings-for-life-gods-plan-your-purpose.aspx
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The concept of “God’s plan” can be nebulous. The platitude, “This was just God’s plan,” rings hollow—or even hurtful—in times of pain or terrible events in history. While we cannot always...
Once, my pastor asked me if I liked his reference to Shakespeare in his sermon. I should have been able to laugh with him and comment that I appreciated the way it connected to the Gospel...
Prayer. This gift from God is a beautiful and blissful reminder that He wants to have a conversation with you about everything in your life: the good, the bad, and the ugly. On the...
There has been a lot of buzz recently about what it means to be an authentic servant leader. The phrase “servant leadership” was originally coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in his 1970 The...
There are many of Jesus’ sayings and teachings from the New Testament that are frequently misunderstood. Whether the verses are taken out of context or the understanding behind them is...
0:35Pick up this book at any point in your day and be blessed by Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope by Tanner Olson. https://www.cph.org/p-35192-continue-poems-and-prayers-of-hope.aspx #shorts #christi
For many people, Christmas is an exciting time of reuniting with family, spending quality time together, and eating too many cookies. But for others, it’s a painful reminder of broken...
The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119. The Psalm is divided into twenty-two sections, one for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each section speaks about God’s Word in a vast...
Lately, I’ve been a little grumpy. Call it stress, overcast fall days, or the impending Michigan winter, but either way, my mood has been off. I’ve been irritable, frustrated, and low...
0:24Brinn shares her favorite book, Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose by Pastor Jeff Leininger. Learn more about your vocation, what God is calling you to do, and God's biggest mission for us.
0:34In this edition of Friday, favorites, Nora shares her pick for students going off to college. Hindsight has 60 devotions written by college students. concerning issues that challenge students on the c
My book list for last semester was more hefty than usual, and I dreaded putting in my $100 order at the bookstore. But there was one relief. A required book written by my professor wasn’t...
Classes keep you busy, and you look forward to those five minutes you can spend doomscrolling on your phone at the end of the day. I get it. Sometimes you need to turn your brain off and...
You’ve got everything laid out: snacks, Bibles, pens, and a welcome sign. You even turn on an inspirational playlist for mood music. Despite these eager preparations, only a few people...
It’s upon us again. The time when youth are scrambling to pack, leaders are double-checking transportation, and committees are reviewing who goes where and when. This summer, a buzz of...
As a sinful human being, I rely on the Holy Spirit to help me respond with grace when I am under pressure. I have often fallen short on this. I’ve responded without grace or a caring heart...
29:04Poet Tanner Olson shares details about his new book, Continue: Poems & Prayers of Hope, and his writing process, as well as reads a few of his favorite featured poems.
28:56Tanner Olson joins us live to chat about what it looks like to Continue. To continue through the hard, the joyful, the mundane, but most importantly to continue with Christ. Buy the book at https://ww
Have you ever felt like time is just slipping away? Maybe it’s time to rethink and slow down! Adele Werner shares her reflections on the benefits of stepping back and slowing down.
Reading is a great activity all year round, but especially in the summer! With school out, the sun setting later in the evening, and the days lasting longer, summer is a great time to head...
