Christ Church Stories
Unpacking Stewardship: Managing God’s Gifts for His Glory
Stewardship is often focused on resources, but in this blog, we go beyond finances to examine the connection between stewardship and lordship. We explore God’s call for us to use our spiritual gifts to be faithful stewards of God’s grace.
How Do We Rejoice In Our Caregiving?
Caregiving can be a heavy burden, taking both a physical and emotional toll. As caregivers, it's common to put our own well-being on the back burner while caring for loved ones. But there's a wellspring of hope, gratitude, and strength that we can tap into – our Ultimate Sustainer. In our recent blog, we're offering nine practical tips to help you prevent caregiver burnout.
The Temple Tax: A Poem for Stewardship
Stewardship is more than the money in our bank accounts and pockets. It’s a time to examine our allegiances. Are we slaves to our resources or free in God’s abundances?
The Power of Prioritizing God
Explore the significance of putting God first and the abundant blessings available. Learn from the Ephesian Church's example of prioritizing God and love. Discover how heart-aligned stewardship can bring blessings to your life as you faithfully give God what belongs to Him, experiencing His redeeming power.
How to Find Gratitude in the Valley
Discover the power of gratitude, even in life's low points. Learn how faith can flourish in hard times and the transformative ways to give thanks amidst struggles. Dive into a spiritual exploration that answers if God is just a refuge in turmoil or a constant presence in every season of life.
Beyond Bread and Fish: A Message of Trusting God
Discover the deeper meaning of Jesus' miraculous feeding of the 5,000 in John 6:1-14. Explore the testing of Jesus' disciples and the stewardship of yielding, and uncover the blessings available when we place our resources in God's hands.
Grace & Legalism: Exploring the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Explore the powerful Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 and discover insights about grace, legalism, and God's unwavering love. Dive into the narrative of a wayward son's journey from pride to repentance and learn the crucial lessons it holds for us today.
4 Lessons from the Parable of the Good Samaritan
Explore four critical lessons from the Parable of the Good Samaritan, including recognizing the sacred worth of all people, the danger of mechanical religion, the need to bless our enemies, and the impossibility of self-justification before God. Discover how this powerful story highlights the depth of God's love and grace.
The Elephant Man and Our Nation’s Next Election Cycle
Explore a thought-provoking reflection on the essence of American unity amidst political division. Drawing from personal encounters and a wise grandmother's insights, this blog urges us to see the humanity in one another, especially in times of heated elections. Discover why preserving civil discourse is pivotal for the continued strength of our democracy.
Lessons from the Mustard Seed Parable
Explore the wisdom of Mark 4:30-32 and the Parable of the Mustard Seed. Discover how the smallest seeds can transform lives, nations, and the world. Learn the importance of planting these seeds in your heart and how God will grow them into something of infinite significance to His kingdom.