Hearing God’s Call in a Noisy World
Hearing God’s voice isn’t easy in a world filled with distractions, but his call has always been disruptive, personal and life-altering.
Our Search for Meaning: Viktor Frankl
Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” continues to resonate decades after its publication, exploring how purpose can transform suffering into strength. Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, observed that hope and meaning were lifelines for those enduring unimaginable hardship. His reflections not only illuminate human resilience but also echo truths central to the Christian faith: that our lives are part of a larger story, and even in suffering, purpose and redemption can be found.
Wellness: Caring for the Whole Person
When we think of wellness, it’s easy to separate physical, emotional and spiritual health into different boxes. But we’re created as whole beings, designed to thrive when all aspects of our lives work together. Prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish — it’s necessary. When you’re rooted in God’s love and caring for your body and soul, you’re better equipped to love others, live fully and step into the purpose God has for you.
Creation, Fall, Redemption — And Your Money
From recognizing God’s ownership to navigating the pitfalls of greed and embracing the joy of giving, finances become a means to serve God’s purposes.
T. S. Eliot: A Poet’s Quest for Faith in a Disillusioned World
Step into T. S. Eliot’s world, where poetry meets the profound struggles of faith in a fractured society. Eliot’s works, from “The Waste Land” to “Four Quartets,” wrestle with spiritual crises and enduring questions of belief, redemption and meaning. For readers seeking wisdom in a disillusioned age, his verses resonate deeply, offering both solace and a challenge to view faith through a new, introspective lens.
The Beloveds and a Conversation
Sitting at my son’s old desk, I reflect on life’s deep questions and find myself asking God about the purpose of love and existence. In the quiet, I feels an answer beyond words — an understanding that love is at the core, immeasurable and constant. It is in these moments of connection that I find rest, knowing I am cherished, held by a love that chooses me, always.
The Voice in the Alley
Listening to God’s voice can transform everything. Israel, once an orphan on the streets of Tijuana, found his life’s purpose through an unexpected encounter. His story reveals how hearing God shapes our identity and leads us toward a life of meaning and fulfillment. Are you open to hearing him? God’s voice invites us into the fullness of life we were made for — if we’re willing to listen.
The Surprising Power of Identity
What if the name God calls you could reshape your entire life? In the stillness of a mountainside, you hear him speak a new identity over you — one that invites you into deeper trust, adventure and surrender. It’s a reminder that knowing who you are in his eyes can transform everything, guiding you into a life of purpose and connection like never before.
How Religion Influenced Some Of The World’s Greatest Writers
From Tolkien’s reflections on redemption in "The Lord of the Rings" to Dostoevsky’s deep dive into sin and salvation in "Crime and Punishment," faith is at the core of some of the greatest stories ever told. These writers invite us to wrestle with big questions about life, faith and purpose — reminding us that there’s always something deeper at work, even in our own lives.
Anxiety Can Lead You to God ... Or Away
Anxiety can be the very thing that cripples us and forces us to try to lean on our own understanding of whatever we’re anxious about. But God also has purpose in it. I wonder whether our problem is less about anxiety and more about what we do with it. Let’s consider anxiety as a doorway into intimacy with the Father.