Uphill

Who knew that following Jesus would lead us uphill? In the weeks before Easter we will walk, putting one foot in front of the other, following in the footsteps of Jesus. It will be a climb that takes us to the Upper Room where we invest in friendships around the table, to Gethsemane where we surrender our will to God's,

God for the Rest of Us

Some of us have it all figured out. Our lives are neat and tidy. Or so we think. And if that’s you, then read no further.But for the rest of us—the unfit and misfit, the least, lost, or left out, the addicted and the dysfunctional, even those turned off by church—is there still hope for us? Does God only care

Help Thanks Wow

Talking to God can be difficult or intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. These simple prayers will help us approach God in times of need, blessing, or joy and learn how to have an authentic encounter with Him.

What's the Word?

So what’s the ""word""? Yes, just one word. Lose the long list of New Year’s resolutions―all your sweeping promises to change―and do something about ONE thing this year instead of doing nothing about everything.

What one word represents what you most hope God will do in you this year?

Colors of Christmas

The lights flickering on the tree. The bright wrapping paper beneath it. The festive sweaters that come out once a year. Everywhere we look we see the colors of Christmas. But there’s so much more than lights

Bold

So many Christians live bland lives that blend in rather than stand out. What if your life was meant to be more courageous? What if we dared to stop playing it safe and did whatever God told us to? The world needs to see unashamed, gutsy believers who won’t blend or bend. It’s time to be BOLD!

Awakening

There’s a big difference between believing in God and being truly connected to God. Sometimes we feel distant or disconnected spiritually. It’s like we’re stuck, coasting, or asleep. But deep inside each of us are longings for more. We are hungry for meaning. For love. For God. It’s time to let these longings wake us up to the life God

Schooled

“You got schooled!” We say that when someone gets beat on the basketball court or learns an important lesson in life. Sometimes it’s embarrassing. But the truth is we all have more to learn. And we need to be ‘schooled’ by someone who knows how to do life right. So sharpen your pencils or open your laptops, it’s time to learn from the Master.

Crazy Eights

Jesus said so many things that sound crazy on the surface—and upside down and backwards. According to Jesus, the blessed life comes when we are “poor” and “meek.” Fulfillment is found in the saddest and hardest times. And those are just a few of the 8 crazy ways we find the blessed life in the Beatitudes. If you want all