Christ Church Stories
Why Discipleship?
Whether you’re a new believer or looking to grow in your faith, you may wonder if discipleship and group participation are right for you. What does Scripture say about Christ’s call for discipleship to all who follow Him?
What is Advent?
What is Advent? What’s the difference between Advent vs. Christmas? Why is it important for Christians, and how can we prepare our hearts?
Is Scripture Really That Important?
The Bible was written more than 2000 years ago. How can a book that old be relevant to our modern lives? In an age of anxiety and distortion, we're all searching for a truth to ground our reality. So how do we turn to the Bible for more than good advice but a new identity?
How to Start a Fruitful New Year
Entering a new year offers a fresh palate and new opportunities. But how can you start a fruitful new year as a Christian? Five steps to a fruitful new year.
God Wants To Do Something New In You
As we enter a new year or life changes, it's easy to pin our hopes on new resolutions toward self-improvement. However, are we overlooking the work that God wants to do in our lives? Like the exiled Israelites, are we only expecting God to work in previous methods? Here are three things that cause us to miss God's movement.
How Do We Come to God?
The entire Bible is the story of a searching, loving God who is not willing for us to remain lost, lifeless, or alone, so He came to us. Christmas means God has given us nothing less than Himself, and His name is Jesus Christ. So how do we come to God, and what happens when we do?
Taking A Risk on God
A risk-free life sounds nice but is impossible. For the Christian, what risks will we take for God? The Christmas story involves a severe reputation risk, but Mary's faithfulness blessed the world. What fears disable believers from flourishing? How can we learn from Mary and Joseph to follow the Lord without fear?
Receiving God Over Fear
Fear paralyzes human flourishing and is a tool of the enemy to make us believe we have control. However, Scripture repeatedly tells us that we were not given a spirit of fear and that perfect love casts out all fear. So how do we give control to God instead of allowing fear to drive us?
How We Should Respond to God’s Call
Like Gabriel telling Mary, she would birth the Son of the Most High, God can call us to extraordinary things. It’s understandable to be overwhelmed or even fearful in those situations. So how can we learn to respond to God’s call from Mary’s example?
The History of Handel’s “Messiah'“
The story behind this piece of classical music goes back hundreds of years and has become one of Christianity's most enduring art pieces.