Christ Church Stories
Overcoming Doubt: 4 Lessons From Doubting Thomas
Discover what we can learn from Doubting Thomas. Explore the intense doubt he experienced and how it can teach us to handle our doubts. Learn why it’s essential to be honest about our doubts, take them to Jesus, and why doubt shouldn’t be feared. Let Thomas’s story encourage you to see how doubt can bring us closer to God.
Grieving with Mary Magdalene: Lessons on Lament and Hope
During times of sorrow and God’s silence, what can we learn from Mary Magdalene’s experience at the empty tomb? How can we discover the hope and comfort of Jesus in our times of pain and confusion? experience the new dawn and hope to hear Jesus speak your name, just like Mary.
The Last Supper: Understanding Jesus' Sacrificial Love
Have you ever participated in Communion during a church service but wondered about its significance? Are you curious about the link between the Last Supper and Easter? This blog explores the profound symbolism behind this essential Christian practice.
Discover 5 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us
Discover how the Holy Spirit helps us daily. Our helper, the Holy Spirit, comes alongside us to bear our burdens, advocate, defend, give us strength and courage, teach, counsel, and comfort. Learn how the Holy Spirit opens our hearts to God, helps us grow and ripen for growth and maturity, and restores us to become more Christ-like. Let the Holy Spirit guide you toward a better life.
There is No Holiness but Social Holiness
John Wesley once said, “There is no holiness but social holiness.” While the phrase has often been misinterpreted as a rallying cry for Christians around social justice, the heart of Wesley’s quote is about Christian community and accountability. This blog outlines why social holiness matters and how to practice it in our daily Christian lives.
Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s presence can be lifted if we’re not cautious in how we worship or approach God. As Christians, we must learn that being sensitive to the Holy Spirit means we are aware of the Holy Spirit’s sensitivity. This blog shares how you can learn to walk in the Spirit into consecration and transformation.
The Joy and Privilege of Worship: Surrendering Our Hearts to God
Worship is an act of offering ourselves to God in reverence, adoration, and thanksgiving. We have a joyous privilege as God’s children to worship. However, we can lose sight of that when our preferences emerge. How can we elevate our worship and surrender our hearts?
Why Spiritual Gifts Matter
What are spiritual gifts, and how are we to approach them earnestly? Spiritual gifts play a significant role in building the character of Jesus in our lives. This blog outlines the three primary categories spiritual gifts fall into and discusses why we can be naive about them.
Walking With the Spirit: How to Overcome the Desires of the Flesh
How can walking with the Holy Spirit help Christians overcome the desires of the flesh? In this article, we define the heart and destructive attitudes listed in Galatians 5 and how through the Means of Grace, we can experience the abounding living waters of God.
Turning Desperation into Revival
Two characters of starkly different statuses intersect on one fateful day in the life of Christ. While their prestige varies, their desperation bonds them into an act of faith that portrays the heart of the Gospel message. Read how you can turn your life from despair into revival.