Christ Church Stories
How to Find God in a Wandering Mind
Struggling to focus in prayer? You're not alone. Your distracted prayers still matter. Learn how to meet God in the mental noise and find peace in the practice of returning. This blog will help you discover God’s grace for wandering thoughts and scattered minds.
When Your Soul Stirs: Meeting God in the Quiet Hours
What if your 4 AM wake-up call isn’t restlessness, but a divine invitation? Explore what it means when God stirs your soul in the quiet hours and how to respond.
What Is God’s Will for Your Life? Start Here
Is God’s will really that hard to understand? Maybe not. Discover how rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks aren’t just good ideas—they’re the very heart of His plan for you.
Three Keys to a Better Prayer Life
Jesus teaches us the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11 as a model for our prayers. However, Jesus wasn't merely teaching us an outline; instead, He showed us the transformative power of prayer. Keep reading the three keys to an empowered prayer life.
A Guide to Transformative Prayer: How to Pray for the Impossible
What if your prayers could open the door to something greater than you could ever imagine? Dive into Paul's prayers in Ephesians 3 and discover how to align your heart with God's power, purpose, and fullness.
How Can I Start Having a Quiet Time With God?
Discover the transformative power of quiet, unhurried moments with God. Learn how spiritual respiration—breathing in grace and breathing out praise—can deepen your faith and bring abiding joy.
Four Heart Responses to a Holy God
Examining the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, we can dissect common spiritual deceptions and the postures of a repentant heart. This is a clear parable of the contrasts between self-righteousness and humility. Discover how to embrace a teachable spirit and unlock God’s mercy.
A Lifestyle of Persistent Prayer
Discover the transformative power of persistent prayer in this insightful exploration of Luke 18:1-8, The Parable of the Unjust Judge. Discover new depths in your relationship with God by choosing a lifestyle of prayer and finding hope in God’s promises.
A Word on “Transforming Prayer”
A book review of Daniel Henderson’s “Transforming Prayer” through personal anecdotes to show the spiritual awakening of reevaluating our approach to prayer. Instead of seeking God’s hand, what if we sought His face? Are our prayers to magnify God or lessen our load?
What is Prayer?
How does prayer work, and what can we pray for? What if God doesn’t answer my prayer? We share 5 steps to starting your prayer life today.