How Outpouring Comes – Another Look at Jonathan Edwards

How Outpouring Comes: Jonathan Edwards’ Principles of Revival Jonathan Edwards was a revivalist in Colonial North America in the early 1700s. He is credited as one of the primary architects of the Great Awakening. The Great Awakening is important because it gave birth to the Evangelical Movement that has so influenced the world for the […]

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A Minor Issue, or a Gathering Storm?

At a recent men’s conference, one of the speakers, a well-known figure in the Christian world, was asked to step down due to a controversial viewpoint he expressed during his message regarding an entertainment act that opened the conference. This decision has sparked debate and raised questions about where we draw the line between church […]

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Thinking Prophetically – What the Eclipse and the Recent Earthquake Tell Us About the Future of America

Signs in the Heavens and Signs in the Earth Is God speaking to us (through the eclipse and recent earthquake) about the coming election? Regardless of the election’s outcome, the scriptures remind us that He is ultimately in control. Scripture supports implied meaning and messaging embedded by God in astronomical phenomena, earthquakes, storms, etc., as […]

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Deep Calling to Deep – Pleading the Blood: A Spiritual Defense

What does it REALLY mean to ‘plead the blood of Jesus’? In this post you will discover its Biblical foundation and how to protect yourself through prayer by invoking the power of the blood of Christ as a spiritual weapon. Many of us have heard and used the phrase “pleading the blood of Jesus” in […]

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When to Leave a Difficult Situation: A Christian Perspective

Life is full of challenges and trials; difficult situations are an inseparable part of the human experience. Whether it’s a struggling marriage, a toxic job, or a draining friendship, we’ve all found ourselves at a crossroads asking, “When is it time to cut my losses and leave?” As a young adult with a growing family, […]

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Make Your Life a Drink Offering to King Jesus! Living a Life Poured Out to Christ

Is your relationship with God transactional or unconditional? Walking with God in a transactional relationship implies that your commitment to Christ is influenced by the benefits that accrue to your life as a result of your devotion. A life of surrender implies that though there will be challenges and delays in destiny and often very […]

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Did Jesus Die Spiritually? A Reexamination of Christian Doctrine

*This post introduces our new “Deep Calling to Deep” Initiative. See endnote for more information. To share your viewpoint, use the comment function in the post. Please be civil and respectful.  Introduction The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a watershed moment in the Christian faith. His sacrificial death stands as the ultimate act of redemption […]

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Vulnerability: The Unexpected Path to Spiritual Wholeness

God is calling us to vulnerability in Christ, being clothed in His armor, the armor of His glory and strength we thence may dispense with the accouterments of human defensiveness that are vain, futile, and only serve, they ONLY serve to isolate us from one another and from the joy of community in the Father. […]

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Freedom from the Tyranny of Mediocrity

The Freedom of Faith: Breaking the Chains of Mediocrity “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37 These words, spoken by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, hold a profound promise for all believers. They remind us that the God we serve is a God of limitless power, a God for whom […]

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