Christ Church Stories
The Christmas Story Prologue
The message of decisive victory was belted out from Heavens' choir before the angels sang at Bethlehem. A cosmic war is happening, and it began in the heavens long before any of us stepped foot on the earth. But the good news is that even though the war rages on, it was won through His birth.
How Do We Find Hope in the Holidays?
It’s called the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but for many, that isn’t the case. How do you handle grief during the holiday season? In this Q&A, Rev. Jacky Gatliff shares why grief is okay during the holidays and how to move forward.
From ‘Woe’ to ‘Wow’
When you’re feeling like you’re about to expire, how do you find the wonder in life again? How do we return to jaw-dropping awe?
A Light In The Darkness
As Advent begins, let's recognize we are sitting in darkness. As we do each year, we try to push through to goodness, but things rarely are. John's message to us is clear: The life-giver has come in our confusion and pain. The darkness repeatedly tries to put it out, but it cannot.
A Seat At the Table for Everyone
Luke 14 attempts to answer the question that all of the feasts in Scripture lead us towards: Who will be present at that great feast, the one in the coming kingdom where God and man are reunited together? Who will sit at that table?
How To Deal With Anxiety
What does Scripture say about anxiety? How do we take captive our rampant thoughts? Read how to ease your mind and find peace.
Loving Well Those We Disagree With
What do we do in situations of confrontation and disagreement? How do we reconcile with the people we love after a disagreement? In this Q&A, Rev. Jacky Gatliff shares why relationships matter more than being right.
How Can I Help Others?
We are better together in community. Our churches are to be shining examples of community. What does it look like for people who are there for you in your time of need?
God Loves Lost Things
From the parables of Luke 15, it’s clear that lost things have value to God. Whereas so much in our world, when we lose something, we forget it and move on. We should ask ourselves, "Would Jesus care about this thing or person?" Of course, the answer is yes.
How Do We Balance Faith and Work?
In this blog, we unpack the concept of Faith and Work. Is it a concept that can improve our attitude at work or a way to change everything about the way we conduct business?