In His Presence – The Habit of Spending Time with God
The Sword, The Son, and a Rest for God’s People
I needed rest, and I didn’t know where to find it. My inability to find physical rest was connected to my inability to spiritually rest in God.
Theology 101: Satan – Master of the Almost True
Satan’s great at approximate truth and almost Christianity.
Why Church is Important to Me
Church is a gift, and we shouldn’t take it for granted.
3 Keys to Help You on Your Faith Journey
Start with what you already know. We’re all called to love and worship God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. To walk by faith and be holy....
A Place for Doubt in a Growing Faith
Longing for a Home
Anne, the lead character in the Anne of Green Gables stories, longed for a family. Orphaned, she had lost hope of ever finding a place to call ho...
Letting God Heal Our Hate - Part 2
Indeed, don’t be the problem. Be God’s peace. The message hits hard but well. Be His peace. But what does that look like? In a world torn by ...
Letting God Heal Our Hate - Part 1
Do we really understand the dilemma of our bitter divides? To look, without smiling, at the cold reality of actual hate? Or learn what hate is? W...
Episode 11 - "White Awake" with Daniel Hill
Part of the Problem - Understanding the Power of Words
How Can I Deal with My Anxiety?
I had a lurking sensation in my body that the spotlight was on.
Jaffa – Where Peter had a Change of Heart
Jaffa (or Joppa) is where Peter had a vision that defined the rest of his life. Walking through the story of Peter's experience, we begin to unde...
The Doorstep to Israel – The Coastal Plains
Explore the beaches, ruins, and ramparts of Ashkelon, one of the biggest cities in the Holy Land. Learn how this coveted land was conquered many ...
Where Jesus was Tempted in the Desert
Surviving in the desert is physical and mental challenge. The wilderness is the stage for much of the biblical story. From Israel's time of wande...
Why Read the Bible?
Read the Bible with an open mind. Check your presuppositions at the door and let the Bible speak for itself.
Who’s My Neighbor?
I had loved and served those far away, yet I hadn’t even said hello to my actual neighbors.
When God Says No: Broken Dreams to New Beginnings
I still remember the day Merryn and I decided to start a family. It was the year 2000. We’d been married for five years, were in a settled plac...
Deceived by Disappointment
Over time, we notice that people are disappointed in us too—and we begin to feel disappointed in ourselves as well. We can’t shake that secre...
What Is Worship? Living in Response to God
Does anybody really know what worship is all about? Let’s explore what the Bible tells us about worship and what kind of worship God expects fr...
Walking Free: Overcoming What Keeps Us from Jesus
In the Christian tradition, however, the seven deadly sins have played a more serious and practical role in identifying and warning against destr...
A Story of a Life Led by the Spirit
In the days following the promise, everyone was a possible Messiah.
Understanding the Bible: The Wisdom Books
In the Bible, wisdom and righteousness go together. The wise person is a good person; the fool (the opposite of the wise) is an evil person. One ...
Understanding the Bible: The Poetic Books
Skim quickly through the Old Testament. Even without reading a word, you’ll be able to tell the difference between the poems and the stories. T...
