One of the greatest ways to stand out for Christ is to imitate Christ Himself. Jesus was radical in how He lived his life: commands like…
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Imago Dei: You Are Uniquely Created
The moment you realize you are a fragile, broken creature can be overwhelming and freeing. As a human being, you were created in Imago Dei…
You’re Invited to the Speak Truth in Your Heart Bright Lights Conference at the Ark Encounter!
Have you ever been to a Christian gathering and thought to yourself: “These people truly love Jesus and want to live their whole lives for Him?” Every time I’ve attended …
Recommendations for a Christ-Centered Advent
Christmastime is upon us, and, with it, the rush and flurry of the holiday to-do lists and obligations. Yet even in the hurry of this seas…
4 Lies About Jesus to Challenge with Scripture Now
I have heard and thought so many lies about Jesus Christ, our Savior. Today, I wanted to challenge some of them with words from Scripture…
Gentle and Lowly – Book Review
Matthew 11:28–30 tells us that Jesus is “gentle and lowly in heart” (ESV). He calls us to follow Him not because He wants to be a tyrant over…
Forgiveness and reconciliation Pain, struggle, and healing Peace and rest Satan’s lies Testimony Story
Dear Younger Me, God Isn’t Mad at You
Dear younger me, you don’t know how much you don’t understand about God yet. Dear younger me, you sit there trembling, knowing there are m…
“Rest A While”
Dear Roses, As our ministry has grown and changed, we’ve seen many seasons. Seasons where our team had extra time on their hands during lockdown and seasons where we’ve been …
It’s Okay to Be Different (& Other Lessons I Learned from Playing the Recorder)
Maybe you too have felt left-out or less-than because you are different. Different from the norm. Different to what society expects from you.
When God Says “Go” but Others Say “No!”
I sat there on my computer reading back the emails and texts my friends and family had sent after I broke the news I would be starting another